Name one CTE program that JALC offers
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What is the name for funds that individuals receive that do not have to be paid back?
Grants - Like MAP and Pell
Name two athletic teams JALC has on campus
Baseball, softball, basketball, golf, volleyball
What is one benefit to attending a community college after high school?
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What is the name of the new JALC mascot?
Charger
What is one certificate option at JALC that students can complete if they do not want to attend college for a long time?
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A _________ is money borrowed from the federal government to help pay for your education that must be repaid with interest.
Student loan
What are JALC's colors?
Royal blue, white & grey
This Southern Illinois college is named after a Civil War General and US Senator known for promoting Memorial Day.
John A. Logan College
What year did JALC win the National Junior College Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship?
2023 with Coach Tyler Smithpeters
JALC is known for some of it's most competitive programs. Name one of those programs that require an additional application and test in order to enroll.
Allied health majors. Answers may vary.
What does the college use to know if you are eligible for MAP or Pell grants?
FASFA
How much does it cost each year to park at JALC?
Nothing - Parking is free!
How many credit hours do you need to take in order to be considered full-time?
A minimum of 12-credit hours
Although Charger is a horse, we do not attend sporting events and shout "Go, horses!"
Instead, what do our athletes use as their fierce nickname?
The Volunteers
Similar to a high school Beta Club or National Honor Society, JALC also has a college-level honors program. What is that program called?
Phi Theta Kappa
What is the cost per-credit-hour for a student living in JALC's district?
$145 for in person classes and $160 for online
What is the average student age at JALC?
24 years old!
How many years does it take to earn a Master's Degree?
6 years
Our college name is John A. Logan. What is John's middle name?
Alexander
If a student attends JALC and completes a degree in Construction Management and later decides to transfer to SIUC, what is the transfer agreement called that we would refer to to help the student have a seamless transition?
Articulation Agreement
JALC has two grant-funded programs on campus that may help students pay for their educational expenses or provide them the materials they need to be successful in their program. Name one of those programs.
Perkins or Man-Tra-Con
What is the male to female ratio of JALC's student body?
~40% male and 60% female
TRUE OR FALSE: High school students in JALC's district can begin taking college courses the summer after their freshman year. Sometimes, those students even complete enough credits to get their Associate Degree the same time they graduate high school.
FALSE - High school students cannot begin taking courses until the summer following their sophomore year.
What year was JALC established?
1967