Joliet Junior College 2025

“Because of this financial support, I’ve been able to reduce my work hours and dedicate more time to studying and being able to put aside the time and energy nursing school requires. It has truly made a difference in reducing my stress and helping me stay on track academically. I am incredibly grateful for this assistance, and it has brought me one step closer to reaching my goal of becoming a nurse and serving my community.”

“The Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching Scholarship will help me towards my teaching degree. Being able to receive this allows me to be one step closer to my goal, which is to graduate with my bachelor’s in middle school mathematics. This allows me to focus on my studies without having to worry about how I will pay it off.”

“If it wasn’t for the Will County Heroes Grant, I wouldn’t have been able to continue my education in the JJC nursing program. Being a nontraditional student, there are plenty of roadblocks involved in going back to school to pursue a new career. The Heroes Scholarship gave me the opportunity and confidence to keep pushing forward. I will be taking the LPN NCLEX this summer and continuing my education for my RN next fall. I am so grateful for this program!”

“I was worried about the financial implications of going back to college with young children. The Heroes scholarship gave me a chance to go back to school with less worry and just knowing it was available showed me that my county and school care. It was an integral part of me becoming a successful adult learner and realizing my dream of working in healthcare!”

“The Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching Scholarship helped to pave the way for me to pursue my dream and goal of nursing. This scholarship/grant allowed me to pay for prerequisites and nursing classes. Without the generous money from this program I wouldn’t have been able to purse or start my degree. I am honored to have been a recipient. I do have one more year to complete and I truly wish it were available for the 25-26 school year. Thank you for your time and allowing me to express my gratitude for your generosity.”

“Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching helped me pursue my field and stay motivated to finish. I appreciate this scholarship for us future educators and nurses.”

“The Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching (ARPA Grant) Scholarship was a huge help during my last few years at JJC. It allowed me to come back to school to obtain my CNA and LPN certifications. In doing so, I am able to work in the healthcare field and give back to my community.”

“The Will County Heroes Scholarship helped cover my tuition. This financial support allowed me to focus on my studies without stress and move forward toward my healthcare career.”

“The Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching Scholarship helped me become
one step closer to my goal. Without it, I would have taken out a school loan, adding more to my debt. It’s sad to hear that the summer 2025 semester is the last time this scholarship is able to help.”

“The ARPA Grant was given to me when I really needed the most help toward my tuition costs. I am trying to enter the heath profession by earning a degree at JJC
to improve my life.”

“The Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching (ARPA Grant) Scholarship has greatly eased the financial burden of pursuing my education in healthcare. Nursing school comes with many expenses, and a lot of time and dedication – which can quickly become overwhelming. This scholarship allowed me to focus on my coursework and clinical training without constantly worrying about how I will afford the next semester.”

“The ARPA Grant helped me greatly because it made me feel less stressed. With this Grant, I feel that I am one step closer to my end goal of receiving my associates in Elementary Education.”

“This grant impacted me financially to take some relief off my back once I graduate. I went back to school as an adult and have paid my own way as much as I can and this grant helped lower the financial burden.”

“This grant helped alleviate stress and difficult financial times in my life and my family. At this point, I think my story and my career would be extremely different if I hadn’t received this aid during all these past semesters. I want to say thank you.”

“Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching helped me beyond measure. It helped me complete my education at Joliet Junior College to graduate and further my education in Nursing at the University of St. Francis. Without the help of this grant none of this would have been possible.”

“It took the financial burden off one of my semesters of pre-req. coursework. It’s a big deal because I have a family to support.”

“In the beginning of this year I made a vow to myself to continue the path I started to become a teacher and be dedicated and committed FULLY to my education. I took a leap of faith and decided to accept this scholarship to better my future. I am so very grateful for this scholarship and the doors and connections it opened for me. I know that because of this scholarship my summer tuition was covered, taking the extra responsibility and stress off of me having to worry about my finances and how I was going to complete the path I started. I thank you guys so very much.”

“The Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching Scholarship helped me on my journey towards an education in the healthcare profession. It has gave me the opportunity to obtain an education despite my financial struggles as a student.”

“Receiving the Will County Heroes Nursing and Teaching Scholarship has been a true blessing in my journey toward a career in healthcare. As a full-time student, part-time worker, and father with shared custody of my daughter, this scholarship eased financial burdens and allowed me to stay focused on my education.”

“I was hesitant on where to go to school because I had a bad initial start. When I heard about the scholarship, I thought it was a sign that I’m meant to pursue my special education degree and have been elated that I started. I wish the scholarship was still going! I can only take so many classes at a time due to the fact that I work at a school from 8-4 but I definitely want to finish. Having the scholarship helped immensely.”

“I come from a family that struggles financially and through this scholarship I was able to attend my community college for free for two whole years. I am so grateful for this because it saved so much debt and gave me time to save up for my bachelor’s degree.”

“I can’t begin to tell you how much this financial helped me this Summer. I’m a single mom of a special needs student; I’m trying to better myself to provide a better future for my daughter and me. I am pursuing a degree in nursing while working full time, I was scrambling to see how I was going to pay for my tuition when I was told about this scholarship. It was such a lifesaver! I feel very proud to be part of the Will County community and hope to serve them one day as a nurse. Thank you!”