The awards will be based on academic excellence as measured by the weighted average of a student's scores on Regents Exams taken by the student prior to the senior year. Applications are available at high School Guidance Offices. It is based on family net taxable balance, financial need, total tuition cost and other assistance. APTS awards available to St. John's students are based on fluctuating yearly allocation from New York State. Applications for APTS may be obtained at the Office of Financial Aid and should be filed with this office at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester for which the application is made.
Award amounts for less than half-time students are available only when funding permits.
Children of Veterans Awards . The student must currently be a resident of New York state and be matriculated full-time in an approved program in New York state. The Special Supplement does not replace filing for state aid on the NYS TAP Application. After eligibility has been approved, the student must apply for state aid annually and the Child of Veteran Award will be renewed unless the disability conditions change. Memorial Scholarships for Children of Deceased Police Officers and Firefighters are available to children of deceased police officers, firefighters and volunteer firefighters of New York State who have died as the of injuries sustained in the line of duty.