Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

FINANCIAL AID
of attendance and full‐ or part‐time enrollment status. Students
must apply each year and continue to make satisfactory academic
progress in a degree program. Students must not owe repayment
on any federal grants or be in default of a student loan.
Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant)
The Federal SEOG program is for students who demonstrate
exceptional financial need and are enrolled at least half-time. The
awards can range from $200 to $400. To maintain eligibility,
students must continue to make satisfactory academic progress and
meet all the requirements for the Pell Grant.
Federal Work Study
Any full-time or part-time (at least 6 credits per semester)
matriculated student who can demonstrate financial need may be
eligible for a part-time job either on or off campus through this
federal financial aid program. Students are limited to working 20
hours a week while the College is in session, but they may work up to
35 hours a week during vacation periods with permission of the
Financial Aid Office. The hourly pay rate ranges from $7.50 to $10
and is determined by the Financial Aid Office based on a
combination of the job location (on or off campus), the description of
the job, and the student’s year in college.
SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge)
This special program is for a limited number of New York State
residents entering college for the first time who are in need of
academic and economic support. Economic eligibility for the
SEEK Program must be determined before a student enrolls for
their first semester. Students who apply to the SEEK Program
must also file for the Pell Grant and TAP. Students who show
need under federal financial aid guidelines may be eligible for
funds to cover the student activity fee and the cost of books.
Students must be registered full‐time. For information regarding
academic criteria, see the SEEK Program information in Chapter 3.
TAP (Tuition Assistance Program
This New York State tuition grant program is available to fulltime
matriculated students who have been legal residents of New
York State for at least one year. Awards, which range from $250
to the cost of tuition per semester, vary according to financial
ability and may be used solely to pay the cost of tuition.
Applicants applying as independent students must meet special
requirements. Awards are granted for only eight semesters,
SEEK students are eligible for ten semesters.
TAP requires a student to be registered for classes in their
degree. Students are advised to use the DegreeWorks Program to
find the required classes needed. You may go to the Degree
Works Program by going on www.cuny.edu, click Portal Login/Blackboard/eSIMS
and then click Portal Log‐in and then click
Student Advisement/ Degree Audit.
VETERANS BENEFITS
Montgomery G.I. Bill–Active Duty (Chapter 30)
Under Chapter 30, individuals who entered military service on or
after July 1, 1985 and had their basic military pay reduced by $100
per month for the first 12 months of service are generally eligible.
Active duty for three years or two years active plus four years in the
Selected Reserve or National Guard entitles an individual to $1368
per month basic benefits for 36 months or the equivalent in part-time
training.
Montgomery G.I. Bill – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
Under Chapter 1606, individuals who are satisfactorily participating
in required training or who are fulfilling an obligated service of not
less than six years in the Selected Reserve are eligible for benefits.
Eligible reservists are entitled to $333 per month to a maximum of 36
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