ACE Selection Criteria

ACE Freshman Cohort

• Be an incoming new freshman student
• Earned less than 18 credits (AP, College Now, etc.) prior to the first semester at John Jay College

CUNY Transfer Cohort

• Be a first-time CUNY transfer student at John Jay for fall 2024 (continuing/returning CUNY transfers are not eligible)
• Completed prerequisite coursework at prior CUNY community college for the intended ACE-eligible major at John Jay
• Earned an associate's degree by spring 2024
• Not enrolled in the CJBS online program

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Complete all CUNY admissions requirements. To apply to CUNY visit: www.cuny.edu/admissions
• Be a New York State resident and/or eligible for in-state tuition
• Agree to enroll in at least 15 credits (5 courses) each semester
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application*
• Select an ACE-eligible major. Click here to see a list of all ACE-eligible majors
• Students cannot participate in both ACE and another JJAY special program (SEEK, Honors Scholars, APPLE Corps, Early Start, Adelante, etc.)
• Agree to adhere to all ACE Program requirements.

Recruitment Update: ACE is not accepting anymore students for 2024-2025. Students who are interested in joining ACE should complete the Fall 2024 Application for Prospective ACE Students to be placed on a waitlist.

*All students (except those who are unable to apply due to immigration status) must complete both FAFSA and TAP applications. We encourage those who do not meet eligibility requirements for federal and state aid to check eligibility and apply for funds through the New York State Dream Act.