Catalog

James Sprunt Community College operates an "Open Door" admissions policy that does not impose restrictive standards for admissions and is open to all those 18 or older or whose high school class has graduated. (Those between 16 and 18 years of age may be admitted when special needs are shown. Contact Director of Admissions for details)

Student registration Any adult, whether a high school graduate or not, who makes application and can benefit from the programs is admitted to the College.

Applicants take placement tests to help evaluate their potential for success in their chosen field. The tests will in no way deny admission to any student. If any evaluation of test scores or other evidence shows that an applicant is not ready to enter the program of study selected, they may be scheduled to enter the Basic General Education program to improve their skills.

The College serves all students regardless of age, race, color, creed, sex, handicap or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. High school seniors are encouraged to apply early in their senior year. The new year begins in the Fall Semester; however, applicants may enter most programs at the beginning of any semester.

James Sprunt Community College is not approved for attendance of non-immigrant students with F, M or J visas. Students with other visas will be considered on an individual basis.

Applications are available online in PDF form, which may be printed out and completed. Bring by or mail applications to:

Director of Admissions and Records

James Sprunt Community College

PO Box 398

Kenansville, N.C. 28349

rbrown@jscc.cc.nc.us

tuition and fees

Expenses at JSCC are held to a minimum because of support from local, state and federal sources. These fees are payable each semester upon registration.

TUITION (Per Semester)

In-state students (per semester hour)                              $42.00
Out-of-state students (per semester hour)                          $256.30

FEES

Student Activity (per semester)                                    $15-$19
Curriculum Technology (per semester)                               $8-$16
Books & Supplies (per semester, estimated)                         $600
Graduation (estimated)                                             $30
Liability Insurance (Health Education students, estimate)          $20

financial aid

It is JSCC's philosophy that any person who wants to attend college should not be deprived of this privilege because of finances. Therefore, the College provides financial aid through scholarships, loans, grants, student employment and contributions for individuals and private agencies.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCEDURE

An entering student who wants to apply for student financial aid should do the following:

1. Complete a Federal Aid Application and return the Federal Student Aid Report to the Financial Aid Office upon receipt from the processor. The student is responsible for completing the application. However, assistance in completing the application is avalble in the Financial Aid Office. There is no processing fee.

Book Store 2. Federal College Work Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and academic need-based scholarships are awarded according to need and academic progress in the selected program (returning students). Students who file the application after the application deadline will be considered for these financial aid programs as funds are available.

3. Individual Referral Program: Individual Referral Programs assist participants who are ready for employment but who need specific occupational training and technical skills. Participants are referred to training on an individual basis. The program pays for students' tuition, books equipment, fees, etc. Training should only be provided where definite openings in unsubsidized employment will exist when the participant completes the program. Individual counseling, job search assistance and job referral services are provided.

Application Deadline

Federal Student Aid Reports should be on file in the Financial Aid Office no later than the dates listed below:

Fall Semester - June 1
Spring Semester - November 1
Summer Semester - April 1

Scholarships

A limited number of academic scholarships is awarded each year to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a curriculum program at JSCC. Awards range from $300 to $750.

These awards are made by the JSCC Scholarship Committee, a group of JSCC staff members and community volunteers, which reviews application and selects recipients based primarily on a superior academic record. Recipients are selected each may. To apply, submit to the Office of the Director of Marketing, Foundation and Personnel Services the following items:

1. A completed application form for JSCC Scholarships, available from the Director of Marketing, Foundation and Personnel Services office.

2. Two completed reference forms from instructors or others qualified to recommend the applicant's academic interests and abilities.

3. An official high school and/or college transcript.

The deadline is April 1.

Education Credits

As a community college student, you are eligible to receive education tax credits that can reduce the expense of your education. There are two education tax credits available, the Hope Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. The credits are based on education expenses paid for you, your spouse, or your dependents. During any particular year, you can claim only one of the credits for each student.

The amount of the credit is determined by the amount you pay for "qualified tuition and related expenses" for each student and the amount of your modified adjusted gross income (modified AGI).

Expenses that qualify are tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at an accredited college, university, vocational school, or other post–secondary educational institution that is eligible to participate in a student aid program administered by the Department of Education.

Qualified expenses do not include room and board, insurance, transportation, or other similar personal, living, or family expenses. Qualified expenses may include fees for books, supplies, and equipment only if the fees must be paid to the school for the student's enrollment or attendance. In addition, qualified expenses may include student activity fees if the fee must be paid to the school for the student's enrollment or attendance.

You can claim a Hope Credit only for an "eligible student." An "eligible student" is a student who:

1. As of the beginning of the year, has not completed the first two years of post–secondary education (that is, generally is a freshman or sophomore in college).

2. Is enrolled in a program that leads to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential, for at least one academic period beginning during the year.

3. Is taking at least one–half of the normal full–time workload for the student's course of study for at least one academic period beginning during the calendar year, and

4. Is free of any federal or state felony conviction for possessing or distributing a controlled substance as of the end of the year.

You can claim a Hope Credit for only two tax years for each eligible student. An eligible student can be you, your spouse, or your dependent for whom you claim an exemption.

The Lifetime Learning Credit is not based on the student's workload. It is allowed for one or more courses that the student takes at an eligible educational institution. The credit is not limited to students in the first two years of post–secondary education. Expenses for graduate–level degree work are eligible. However, to be eligible for the credit, the student must be taking course work in order to acquire or improve job skills. There is no limit on the number of tax years for which the Lifetime Learning credit can be claimed for each student. The amount you can claim as a credit does not vary (i.e., increase) based on the number of students for whom you pay qualified expenses.

Both the Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit may be reduced, or eliminated, if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain limits, based on your filing status. You cannot claim either credit if you are married filing a separate return. The credit is claimed on Form 8863 (PDF).

For answers to some frequently asked questions, refer to http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw52.html and for additional information on education credits, refer to Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education. To compare private loans, click here.

information about other scholarships, grants and loan programs, contact the JSCC Financial Aid officer:

ctaylor@jamessprunt.edu

transcripts

Transcripts must be requested in writing with a written signature. Transcripts are $1 each. Transcripts are printed on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Transcripts will not be printed on registration day and the first day of class of each semester.