St. John's University Extends Alumni Assistance Program

50% Tuition Reduction for Alumni to Include 2009 Fall Semester

St. John’s University has announced that it will extend the Alumni Assistance Program, which offers a 50% reduction in tuition for alumni who have been laid off within the past six months, to include students entering graduate degree programs in the 2009 fall semester.
 
When the program was announced in December 2008, eligibility included those individuals beginning their studies in the spring or summer of 2009.  The decision to extend the program was made by the University in response to an increased interest and the continued economic downturn. 

In addition to the 50% tuition reduction, the University’s Career Center remains available to all alumni.  The Career Center services include one-on-one meetings with a career counselor, resume writing, job search strategies, networking and tips on evaluating job offers and salary negotiations. 

The Alumni Assistance Program was developed by the University to aid all alumni who may need assistance during the economic downturn, by providing an opportunity to further their education and, in turn, help them to return to the workforce as quickly as possible.

A Professional Development Workshop for alumni will be offered on the Queens campus on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. in Sun Yat Sen Hall.  The session will help alumni retool their resumes, reacquaint themselves with the job search process, and explore possibilities for changing careers and beginning graduate study.

For more information on the Alumni Assistance Program, please visit www.stjohns.edu/alumni/assistance.

For media inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Reilly, Assistant Director of Media Relations, by calling (718) 990-5789, or by e-mail to reillye@stjohns.edu.