Students are eligible to enroll at JJC if they are a high school graduate, have a GED certificate, are at least 18, or meet one of the preceding requirements and are transferring from another college or university. Special admission may be available to students 17 or younger with prior approval. One out of two JJC students receive some form of financial aid to bridge the gap between their resources and the cost of attending college. The college has not asked for an increase by referendum. JJC's Career Planning and Placement Office assists students in finding employment while they attend JJC and after they graduate.
Faculty also can assist students with job placement through their business and industry contacts.
The Alumni Association sponsors class reunions and an annual Alumni Brunch. Alumni Association members are entitled to many college services including an Alumni Job Network. The Foundation and private sources provide more than 200 scholarships that are available to JJC students. Counselors assist students with educational planning, vocational exploration, personal concerns, decision making, informational needs, problem solving, marriage and family concerns, and referrals to other professional agencies. The Counseling Office also can assess career interests for students who are undecided about a career.