# University Discounts for Jobless Alums St. John's Gives 50% Off Tuition for Laid-Off Grads By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-12-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-johns-tuition-discount References: [collegeotr](http://www.collegeotr.com/university_of_north_carolina_chapel_hill/st_johns_grad_school_50_off_17121) & [crainsnewyork](http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081217/FREE/812179970/1046) Alumni of St. John's University in New York who have lost their jobs in the last six months have something to smile about: A 50% discount on [grad school tuition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgpt-free-students) at their alma mater. The discount, which is effective for two years, allows [displaced grads to return to school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-mega-event-price-drop) at half the cost. The $70 St. John's grad school application fee is also waived. According to Crain's New York, the standard tuition for St. John's [graduate programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnichannel-leadership-program) ranges between $865 and $1,040 per credit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Discounted Education for Jobless Alumni:** Providing discounted tuition for jobless alumni offers an opportunity for universities to support their former students during challenging times. - **Higher Education Affordability:** Offering reduced tuition rates and waived application fees helps make higher education more accessible, particularly for individuals facing unemployment. - **Supporting Alumni Career Transitions:** Discounted tuition programs for laid-off graduates can serve as a valuable resource for individuals looking to upskill or pivot careers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Higher Education:** Universities can take advantage of the trend by implementing similar discounted tuition programs to attract and support jobless alumni. - **Career Services:** Career service providers can partner with universities to offer additional resources and guidance to displaced alumni taking advantage of discounted education opportunities. - **Student Loan Providers:** Student loan providers can explore innovative loan repayment options tailored to individuals taking advantage of discounted education programs, helping to alleviate financial burdens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Student Food Delivery Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dashpass-for-students.md) - [Student-Targeted Delivery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/college-student-membership-program.md) - [Barrierless Medical Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine.md) - [Student-Targeted Delivery Memberships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopuff-student-fam-membership.md) - [Student-Targeted Trip Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-free-transportation.md) - [Connective Student Grad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devgrads.md) - [Inclusive Job Requirements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jersey.md) - [Graduate-Inspired Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-2024.md) - [Food Delivery Do-Overs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubhub-snooze-insurance.md)