ANNUAL COLLEGE REPORT FEDERAL FUNDING SNAPSHOT Impact of Federal Education Dollars at JJC Federal funding plays a vital role in ensuring community colleges like JJC remain accessible, affordable and equipped to meet student and workforce needs. These funds support financial aid programs, workforce training, student services and infrastructure improvements, helping students succeed while strengthening local economies. Federal grants provide essential resources for career counseling, mental health services and support programs for first-generation and low-income students. Additionally, investments in technology and facilities enhance learning experiences, ensuring students are prepared for in-demand careers. The following tables illustrate the impact of federal funding on JJC’s programs, student success and community partnerships. Federal Pell Grant Summary The Pell Grant program provides financial aid to eligible undergraduate students who haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree. It’s a needs-based grant with eligibility determined by a formula from the U.S. Department of Education. Factors include financial information, cost of attendance, enrollment status and academic year length. The maximum award for 2022- 23 was $6,895, and about 3 million community college students receive Pell Grants each year. Academic Year Number of Recipients Average Grant per Student Total Grant Dollars Disbursed 2023-2024 3,064 $3,875.46 $11,874,395.52 2022-2023 2,866 $3,563.53 $10,213,069.57 2021-2022 2,967 $3,333.36 $9,920,074.74 Community Project Funding/ Congressionally Directed Spending Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative that allows members of Congress to secure direct funding for projects benefiting their communities. In 2022, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) chose the JJC Entrepreneur and Business Center — alongside 14 other projects — to benefit the 14th district. The funding has expanded the EBC’s capacity to provide no-cost services to new and existing entrepreneurs through education and training to help them build their companies. JJC Entrepreneur and Business Center FY 2023 & FY 2024 $353,404 Federal Funding Overview FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG) Recipients 1,613 Funds Awarded $395,400 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM Participants 49 Funds Awarded $152,607 FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS Recipients 472 Average Loan Amount $4,759.04 Total Funds Disbursed $2,246,269 TRIO FUNDS Total $854,378 PERKINS CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT FUNDS Total $870,033 OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS (E.G., CCAMPIS) Total $6,046,828 PELL GRANT DOLLARS DISBURSED (2022-2023) Total $10,213,069.57 FEDERAL DOLLARS ASSISTING STUDENTS AND THE INSTITUTION Total $20,778,584.57 13
