The ACJVS has a Financial Aid Specialist on staff to assist you in locating the most appropriate source of financial aid.

FEDERAL PELL GRANTS
These are non-repayable federal grants that provide students with funding to assist with school expenses. Pell grants are need-based and have various federal guidelines. Students must be enrolled in a full-time training program to qualify.  See below on how to complete the FAFSA online.   Our school code is 015449.

STUDENT LOANS
These loans are federally funded and two types are available. Subsidized Loans are need based, Un-subsidized Loans are not. Both types must be repaid and students must be enrolled in a full-time training program to qualify for either type.

PAYMENT PLANS
Several payment plans have been designed to fit the needs of the student for both full-time and part-time programs.  Just ask the Workforce Development Department.

ASHTABULA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES
This agency provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged, unemployed, under-employed, dislocated workers and displaced homemakers.  You may be eligible for tuition assistance through the Workforce Investment Act – WIA.   Contact 440-994-1234 for more information.

SENIOR DISCOUNTS
All persons who hold a Golden Buckeye Card will be given a 10% reduced tuition rate for any part-time (under 100 hour course) they attend.

VETERANS ASSISTANCE
Certain programs are eligible for veterans benefits. Approximately 85% of our students receive some form of financial aid. To see what types of financial aid you may qualify for, please call our them at 440-992-6014 or ask our financial aid department

TUITION PAYMENT

All tuition and fees are due at the beginning of full-time training programs. However, all students participating in the Federal Financial Aid programs are allowed to attend classes while their aid is being finalized. Any money due the ACJVS will be credited to their account directly from the Federal Financial Aid programs before any monies are disbursed to the student. To register all students must pay a $25 tuition fee. All part-time courses must be paid before course start date. If course fees are employer-paid, if the student leaves their employ and the employer discontinues tuition payment, the student is responsible for the payment of any remaining tuition. Full-time students must have an approved financial aid package or 10% of their course cost paid prior to the start of classes.

REFUND POLICY
No refund will be made for part-time courses if withdrawal is made after the first class meeting. There are no exceptions to this policy. Tuition refunds for full-time, paid-in-full classes are as follows: 80% if withdrawal is before day 6 60% if withdrawal is between days 6 & 10 40% if withdrawal is between days 11 & 15 0% if withdrawal is after 15 days of class The Federal Return of Title IV Aid worksheet will be used to determine refunds for students who receive any type of Title IV financial aid.

OHIO Department of Job & Family Services: You may be eligible for tuition assistance under Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)/Trade Readjustment Act (TRA) Funds. TAA/TRA funds are available to "dislocated workers" to pursue training. To complete the referral process and eligibility determination, contact your local Ohio Job & Family Services. The phone number for Ashtabula County is 440-993-2132.  Bureau of Worker's Compensation Rehabilitation (BWCR) - BWCR is a State of Ohio agency responsible for rehabilitation of workers injured physically, mentally and/or emotionally on the job. BWCR's referral process and eligibility determination will be assessed by assigned care managers. The Ashtabula County phone number is: 440-964-3224  Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program - LPN students only. Contact the financial aid office at 440-576-6015 for an application. Deadline date is June 30.  If you are planning on completing your FAFSA online - please access their website:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

• TAA - Training Assistance Act
  Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - 440-992-2132 
  
• BVR - Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
  Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission - 800-251-2365
  
• VA - The Veterans Administration - 440-992-6014
  
• PRC - Preventative Retention Contingency - 440-998-1110
• WIA - Workforce Investment Act - 440-994-1234