Using AI to Improve Web Content

Web users typically scan web content quickly, searching for the info most relevant to them. Concise, skimmable content is easier for users to find and comprehend quickly. You can prompt a tool like ChatGPT to make your content more web-friendly. To provide some examples, we prompted ChatGPT to redraft actual John Jay web content. 

Example 1
Original Content

Submit your non-refundable $65 application fee online with a credit or debit card or by sending a check or money order to CUNY/UAPC.  Students sending a check or money order, may submit a money order payable to “CUNY” to the address listed below. Write your CUNYfirst ID number on your money order. You can find your CUNYfirst ID number (an 8 digit number) on your Application Summary.

CUNY UAPC Lockbox
Mail Code: 8770
P.O. Box 7247
Philadelphia, PA 19170-8770

Students may submit an application fee waiver in lieu of the application fee, if provided by their high school counselor. Veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves may obtain an application fee waiver by answering the US Military Status question on the CUNY application and submitting proof of their Veteran/Military status (ie., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders).

Revised Content

How to Submit Your $65 (Non-Refundable) Application Fee

Payment Options

  • Online: Pay with a credit or debit card
  • Mail: Send a check or money order payable to “CUNY” to:
    CUNY UAPC Lockbox
    Mail Code: 8770, P.O. Box 7247
    Philadelphia, PA 19170-8770

Important

  • Write your CUNYfirst ID number (8-digit number) on your money order
  • Find your CUNYfirst ID on your Application Summary

Application Fee Waiver

You may qualify for a fee waiver if you are:

  • A student with a waiver from your high school counselor
  • A U.S. Military Veteran, Active Duty member or National Guard/Reserves member
    • To request a waiver as a U.S. Military Veteran, Active Duty member or National Guard/Reserves member:
      • Answer the US Military Status question on the CUNY application
      • Submit proof of military status (e.g., DD-214, Military ID, Deployment/Pre-separation Orders)

Questions? Email us at email@jjay.cuny.edu.

Example 2
Original Content

Special Circumstances for Federal Financial Aid Programs

Information previously reported on the FAFSA may not properly reflect the student’s current situation. Federal law allows financial aid administrators the authority to exercise professional judgment to adjust the information on the FAFSA on a case-by-case basis for students with special circumstances. This regulation allows financial aid administrators the ability to use their discretionary authority to adjust certain FAFSA data elements to more accurately reflect changes in income or dependency status.  The Financial Aid Office at John Jay College of Criminal Justice recognizes the need for students and their families to appeal for consideration of applicable special circumstances. However, submission of an appeal does not guarantee approval.

If you have questions about whether or not you may be considered for a special circumstance appeal, contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@jjay.cuny.edu or join our Virtual Front Desk.

Revised Content

Special Circumstances for Federal Financial Aid

  • You can submit an appeal if the information reported on your FAFSA does not reflect your current financial situation.
  • The John Jay Office of Financial Aid team will review your case and determine if certain FAFSA data should be adjusted to reflect special circumstances like changes in your income or dependency status.
  • If your appeal is approved, the Financial Aid team will adjust the FAFSA data so it more accurately reflects your current financial situation.

Would you like to submit an appeal or ask a question?