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Advising

Advising Services

The College & Career Access Center provides personalized college and career advising for students, families, and community members throughout Jackson County.

Our trained advisors help individuals explore opportunities, build a plan, and navigate the next steps toward college, career training, or the workforce. Whether you are preparing for life after high school, returning to school as an adult learner, or exploring a career change, the CCAC is here to support you.

Advising in Schools and in the Community

The CCAC has College & Career Advisors serving students across the 13 school districts in Jackson County. In addition to school-based advising, the CCAC operates a center located in the Jackson Crossing Mall where students, families, and community members can access advising services and resources.

Learn more about our school-based advising services →

Personalized Support

Our advisors provide one-on-one guidance related to:

  • College and university options
  • Trade and vocational schools
  • Certification and training programs
  • Military enlistment
  • Traditional and non-traditional career pathways

Appointments are available for personalized advising and support. The CCAC also provides access to computers and resources for researching programs, completing applications, filing forms online, and creating important documents.

Areas of Advising Support

Financial Aid Assistance

Our staff provides confidential support in navigating the financial aid process, including:

  • FAFSA completion and renewal
  • Understanding the cost of college
  • Scholarships and grants
  • Public and private loans
  • Subsidized and unsubsidized loans
  • Financial aid planning and next steps

Scholarship Assistance

The CCAC supports students in exploring and applying for scholarship opportunities at the local, state, and national level.

We assist students with:

  • Jackson Community Foundation scholarship opportunities
  • The Jackson Legacy Scholarship
  • Scholarship searches and application support
  • Understanding scholarship requirements and deadlines

College Applications & Admissions

Our advisors guide students through all phases of the college application and admissions process.

Support may include:

  • College searches and exploration
  • Application assistance
  • Admissions requirements
  • Important deadlines
  • Enrollment next steps

Career Advising

The CCAC provides career exploration tools and workforce preparation support to help individuals prepare for successful entry into the workforce.

Career advising services include:

  • Career exploration and assessments
  • Resume and cover letter development
  • Interview preparation
  • Job search support
  • Workforce and career pathway exploration

Parent & Family Support

The CCAC also supports parents and families as they navigate post-secondary planning alongside their student.

Topics may include:

  • FAFSA parent information requirements
  • Understanding college costs
  • Funding and payment options
  • Living on campus vs. commuting
  • Parent loan options and financial planning

Start Planning Your Future

Whether you are exploring college, career training, apprenticeships, military service, or workforce opportunities, the CCAC is here to help you take the next step. Call us at 517-990-0671 or email us at info@jacksoncac.org to get started!