Jarvis Christian College announces tuition relief, laptops

Posted 7/8/20

Jarvis Christian College’s president and cabinet took a look at the impact that COVID-19 had on people of color and subsequently upon their students.

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Jarvis Christian College announces tuition relief, laptops

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Jarvis Christian College’s president and cabinet took a look at the impact that COVID-19 had on people of color and subsequently upon their students.

As corporations, the federal government and other entities were providing some relief to Americans, JCC thought that it would do likewise for the students who have committed to earning their college degree through the “Jarvis Cares Program.” 

The program stems from the Jarvis Promise, its commitment to keep JCC accessible and affordable. It is designed to reduce the students’ debt by an amount up to $10,000, which is Jarvis’ way of assisting students with their dream of obtaining a college degree that can make a difference in how and where they work.

In order to be qualified, students will have to follow three simple steps: register for the 2020 fall semester, complete their FAFSA and create their UNCF Profile. They will receive 50% of the reduction in their balance when they successfully complete the fall semester and the other 50% when they successfully complete the spring semester. 

Most often, students drop out because they are so overwhelmed by financing their education. Jarvis Cares gives them the chance to reduce their balance and continue on to completion.

Jarvis President Lester C. Newman stated, “We wanted our students to know that during this difficult time that we value them and want to see them succeed. Jarvis Cares helps us to do that for our students.” 

In addition to the student debt forgiveness, the Jarvis Cares Program seeks to address issues related to the digital and technological divide that has been made evident during this pandemic when educational institutions had to quickly transition from face-to-face classes to remote and distance learning modalities. 

When survey results showed that students at JCC were being negatively impacted because of their lack of access to the internet and wi-fi, the college quickly decided to provide needed students with laptops that have wi-fi capability imbedded in the laptop beginning in the fall.

Newman stated, “This will allow our students to have the technology they need to be successful in their classes whether they are on campus or at home. This is what Jarvis Christian College is about, helping our students to succeed and make a difference in this global society.” 

If any Jarvis Christian College student would like to know more about the Jarvis Cares debt forgiveness or how to access the technology support, contact Brandy Gray, student account representative, at 903-730-4890 ext. 2710 or Chris Watson, director of information technology at 903-730-4890 ext. 3603.