College Advantage Program

Three (3) great reasons to participate in the St. John's University College Advantage Program! 

1. Courses are offered at a deep discount from regular undergraduate tuition rates. 

   The College Advantage Program at St. John’s University provides qualifying high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to enroll concurrently in high school and credit bearing St. John’s courses at a cost of $325 per course, a deep discount from regular undergraduate tuition rates.

2. Get a "head start" on your college experience. 

   Classes are taught at your high school by approved teachers in areas of study that include English, Mathematics, Language, Fine Arts, Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This program benefits high-achieving students to be further motivated and to get a "head start" on college. 

   It’s important to note, that all completed College Advantage courses, including the grades received, will be part of the student’s academic record at St. John’s University and will be reflected on the student’s transcript and factored into the student’s cumulative GPA. Please note that the applicability of credits toward the participating student's St. John’s degree will be dependent upon the student's chosen program of study at St. John’s.

   Lastly, College Advantage course(s) can be transferable to other colleges and universities for credit toward a required course or elective, however, St. John’s cannot guarantee transferability because transferability varies by institution, academic degree, and academic transfer policy of the institution (similarly to the transferability of Advance Placement (AP) credit).

3. Qualify for a special financial grant of $3,000 upon enrolling at St. John’s after graduation from high school. 

   Participating students who are admitted and decide to enroll at St. John’s immediately after high school graduation become eligible for the College Advantage Program Tuition Grant ($3,000), applicable for up to four years of full-time, continuous undergraduate study at St. John’s University. 

   Scholarships and Grants are not applicable to the St. John's Online Degree or Certificate programs. Consideration for University scholarships and grants is only available for new first-time, full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students accepted into the University’s in-person/on-ground programs at the Queens, NY, campus and locations.  Full Scholarship details and exclusions click here.

Timeline and process for the College Advantage Program:

Students can now submit their application and payment at the same time, making the enrollment process faster, easier, and more convenient.

• Student will submit application and payment (application open: September 9 - October 16)
  • It is strongly encouraged that you submit your application and payment together. Doing so will help us process your enrollment more efficiently and register you for your selected courses as quickly as possible.
• St. John’s University will review and process your application and payment, typically within one week of submission.
• Once processing is complete, you will receive an Enrollment Confirmation email verifying your course enrollment. This email will also include important information, such as your student XID number, instructions for requesting a transcript, and other helpful program details.

How many schools currently participate in the College Advantage Program?

There are currently more than 100 schools who participate in the St. John's University College Advantage Program. If your school is not currently a participant in the program, contact your school's main office and have them contact [email protected].

How does a student become a St. John's University College Advantage student?

Juniors and seniors who attend one of the participating high schools should contact their school’s liaison to the College Advantage Program to learn more about entry requirements. 

Students who attend currently non-participating schools should reach out to their guidance counselor and request that he or she contact Margarita David to learn more about how the high school may become a participating school.

I am a College Advantage participant. Can I get a copy of my College Advantage transcript?

To request a physical copy of the official transcript to be mailed, please complete the form in the link below and email it back to us at  [email protected]  as an attachment.  Please note, photos of the form will not be accepted as they are not readable.   

https://www.stjohns.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/181003_ca_transcript_request-3.pdf

If you would like to send transcripts electronically, you will need to use the link below to create an account on Parchment, an online academic credential management platform.  Parchment charges a fee for this service. 

https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/33150/account

If you need further assistance, contact us at  [email protected]  or call 718-990-2000.