How to Join ACE

1. Accept your offer of admission to John Jay College by submitting your ‘Student Seat Deposit and Enrollment Form’ with your payment or waiver request.

2. If you have not already applied for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program application.  This step must be completed as soon as possible to be eligible for ACE. *

3. Complete all John Jay enrollment next steps as listed on the ‘Steps to Enroll Webpage’. 

4. Submit an ACE application to join. An application link will be published here when recruitment begins.

5. Attend an ACE Info Session to learn about ACE. A link to RSVP for an info session will be published here when recruitment begins.

Recruitment Update: The ACE Program is no longer accepting any new students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Currently, ACE is not accepting any new students for 2024-2025. Please check our website again in the future for updates.

*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.