Transfers
Eligible applicants must
- Graduate in Spring 2024 from a CUNY Justice Academy partner school.
- Confirmed your intent to transition to John Jay via CUNY Justice Academy for Fall 2024.
- Graduating with an associate degree in Criminal Justice and interested in pursuing Criminal Justice at John Jay.
- Enroll at John Jay College as a full-time student during the duration of their program of study.
- Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Submit the FASFA (Free Application for Student Financial Aid) and TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) applications in order to receive financial aid.
- Be a resident of New York City.
- Eligible students may not be part of any special group, including ASAP/ACE/SEEK/College Discovery/Early Start/CEEDs.
- Interested in applying to the NYPD Cadets.
Program Structure & Benefits
All APPLE Corps participants receive the following support to accelerate college completion and prepare for a career:
Financial support - money you can count on
- Students receive up to $9,000 across their last two years of college.
Structured academic program - classes with your peers
- Students will take cohorted courses with APPLE Corps faculty for 4 semesters to satisfy general education or major requirements.
Dedicated academic support - always ask whom to ask for help
- APPLE Corps staff will provide academic advisement throughout the entire program.
- Peer success coaches will welcome and assist transfer students with the transition and connect them to academic and professional support services provided.
Service and professional preparation - your resume will be ready to submit
- Students will participate in an internships on the front lines of public service, crime prevention and public safety.
- Students will receive firsthand exposure, develop practical skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and dispute resolution.
- Students will receive assistance with job search, interview skills and application.