“Jackson College Advantage” Announced: Tuition for Qualifying Jackson County Students
Jackson College President Dr. Dan Phelan makes the announcement introducing the Jackson College Advantage during the Jets Sports Complex ribbon cutting ceremony Monday. JTV Photo. (June 12, 2023 8:47 PM ET) Jackson College President Dr. Dan Phelan today unveiled the Jackson College Advantage plan, a scholarship program available to all Jackson County students attending Jackson College starting this fall. The plan will make it possible for qualifying students to attend Jackson College with tuition and student fees covered by the scholarship. In a surprise announcement at the conclusion of the Jets Sports Complex ribbon cutting ceremony, Phelan said the Jackson College Advantage would help make a college education a reality for more students, providing a “last-dollar” scholarship to qualifying students. The Jackson College Advantage scholarship will pay for tuition and student service fees beyond those covered by other financial aid sources. Even with available financial aid, the out-of-pocket expense of a college education can prove too much for many students. “The Jackson College Advantage will provide additional funding to make the College very affordable and the best option in the area,” said Jeremy Frew, chief academic and student services officer. “We know affordability is a major obstacle to college completion…
Jackson College Jets Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting 6-12-23 | Photo Gallery
Jackson College Jets Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting, Central Campus, Jackson College. 6-12-23. JTV Photos by Jeff Steers and Bart Hawley. [ngg src="galleries" ids="2948" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Jackson College Jets Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting, Central Campus, Jackson College. 6-12-23. JTV Photos by Jeff Steers and Bart Hawley.
Events of Monday, June 12, 2023
Jackson College Jets Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. 5 PM. Jets Sports Complex, now complete on Jackson College Central Campus. Community members are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, June 12 at 5 p.m. The Jets Sports Complex, located on the northeast corner of Central Campus, includes improved facilities for baseball and softball teams. Improved stands, press boxes, dugouts and lighting for the ball fields, as well as a new building with concession stands, restrooms and storage. Soccer teams may also benefit from paved walkways and nearby restrooms. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration will include brief remarks from college leadership and light refreshments. All are invited! Improv Comedy Night. Games Night at Ironbark Brewing Co. Comedy provided by Monster Box Theatre Improv. 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Catch another fun evening of Improv Comedy Games, hosted by Monster Box Improv! Featuring a variety of games and including audience suggestions, each evening makes for a unique experience! Free! Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.