Summer Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available for students who are attending classes during the summer semester; however, it differs from fall and spring aid due to its condensed timeframe and unique eligibility criteria. It also requires separate applications and processing.
General summer aid requirements:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov/fafsa
Recommended Deadline: Before May 1 each year
Final Deadline: Before the end of the academic year or the semester that you cease enrollment.
Complete the Request for Summer Aid form online in your Financial Aid Student Forms portal:
Recommended Deadline: April 15
Final Deadline: Before the end of the summer term or before you cease enrollment.
Ensure you have all other Outstanding Financial Aid Requirements (Requires login) completed.
- Failure to complete other requirements will delay the processing of your financial aid.
Recommended Deadline: April 1
Final Deadline: Before the end of the summer term or before you cease enrollment.
Ensure you are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- If you are not meeting SAP standards after the end of the 2024-2025 academic year your request for federal aid during the summer of 2025 will be denied.
Be mindful that you must maintain specific enrollment requirements in the summer.
Enrollment requirements differ depending on the type of financial aid requested. Common enrollment requirements are:
- Enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
- Take courses that count toward their degree or Course Program of Study (CPOS).
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
- Maintain at least half-time enrollment to be eligible for all federal loans and some private loans.