County Commissioners promise to cover JCC tuition

Submitted by JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SMITHFIELD — The JoCo Commissioners Promise covers tuition for 2023 high school graduates who enroll at Johnston Community College in the fall or spring semesters of 2023-24.

The initiative bridges the gap in tuition not covered by Federal Pell grants or other state funds for graduates during the 2023-24 academic year. Students are only responsible for the costs of textbooks, supplies and program-specific fees.

Traditional high school graduates, home-schooled students and those who have earned a high school equivalency are all eligible. Students who graduate from Career and College Promise, Early College Academy and Career and Technical Leadership Academy also qualify. Registration for the fall semester is open and classes begin August 15.