At St. John Neumann, our counselor helps students be successful in their academic path and prepare for meaningful careers in the field of their choice. During a student's senior year, our guidance counselor meets with them several times to discuss post-secondary planning. Our staff works to prepare our students with strategies and techniques for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), and Advanced Placement exams.
At St. John Neumann Regional Academy, approximately 95% of our seniors pursue a college education. One hundred percent of those that apply are accepted.
Memorandums of Understanding:
The Diocese of Scranton has signed Memorandums of Understanding with King's College, the University of Scranton, Misericordia University, Marywood University, and Commonwealth University of PA to offer graduates of St. John Neumann High School guaranteed admission and lucrative annual scholarships. Please contact our guidance office with questions about these opportunities.
King's College MOU
University of Scranton MOU
Misericordia University MOU
Marywood University MOU
Commonwealth University of PA MOU
https://www.commonwealthu.edu/admissions/early-college
Lycoming College Non-Degree Program:
St. John Neumann Regional Academy juniors and seniors can participate in Lycoming College's Non-Degree Program in which they may take general education courses and will receive college credit upon successful completion.
Penn College NOW:
This is a dual enrollment program that grants exceptional students the oportunity to earn Pennsylvania College of Technology credits during the school day. This program allows juniors and seniors to participate in a curriculum that stresses independent work and intense engagement that is more demanding and broader in scope than the traditional curriculum. Interested students should contact Mrs. McPherson with any questions or to enroll.
Scholarships for Seniors:
Below you will find links to the scholarships that are currently available for our graduating seniors. Please check back often for updated information. Please review the information provided and complete the scholarship applications that you qualify for. Contact our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Jennifer McPherson, with any questions or concerns, or for assistance in completing an application.
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PHEAA is giving away $2,500 no essay scholarships through its PA Forward and Keystone Student Loan Programs!
The scholarship sweepstakes is for college students, graduate students, and their parents for the 2025-26 academic year who opt in to receive communications from PHEAA between June 5 and December 15, 2025. Plus, by opting in, students and families can get tips on planning and paying for college. PA Forward's scholarship is open to PA residents only; Keystone’s scholarship is open to DE, MD, NJ, OH, VA, and WV residents.
Twelve lucky winners will be selected for each scholarship. Winners will be announced in August and December of this year.
To enter the PA Forward scholarship sweepstakes, visit pheaa.org/ss, or visit keystonestudentloans.org/ss to enter the Keystone scholarship sweepstakes.
