Summer Financial Aid
Various types of institutional and federal student aid are available for the summer semester. The Financial Aid Office will begin awarding aid after summer registration begins and the minimum financial aid eligible credit hour (credits that count towards the student’s degree plan) requirements are met.
Institutional Aid
Limited amounts of institutional grant and scholarship assistance may be available during summer terms for eligible undergraduate students who register for six (6) financial aid-eligible credit hours or more and demonstrate financial need. Award amounts may vary and are based on the student’s residency, enrollment, student aid index (SAI), & Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status. No additional application is required. Eligible students will be automatically awarded after summer registration begins and the minimum credit hour requirement is met.
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students who qualify. Eligible students can receive up to 150% of their scheduled Pell Grant award each year. For example:
Student Aid Index (SAI): -1500 to 0
Scheduled Award : $7,395
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
| Pell Grant | $3,698 | $3,697 | $3,697 | $11,092 |
To be eligible to receive a Pell Grant for summer enrollment, students must:
- Have a 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with a valid Student Aid Index (SAI) that demonstrates financial need.
- Register for at least three (3) financial aid eligible credit hours.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Have remaining lifetime Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility available.
- Be an undergraduate completing your first bachelor’s degree.
Federal Direct Loans
Federal Direct Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students with remaining loan eligibility that was not used during the previous fall and spring semesters. Parent PLUS Loans are also available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. Each type of loan has its own unique fees, interest rates, and repayment terms. It is very important to borrow wisely and responsibly.
To be eligible to receive federal student loans for summer enrollment, students must:
- Have a 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with a valid Student Aid Index (SAI).
- Register for at least six (6) financial aid eligible credit hours.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Not exceed annual & lifetime Direct Loan limits (see Federal Direct Loan Amount Limits).
- Be enrolled in an eligible graduate or undergraduate program.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Summer aid is offered before spring grades are finalized. Students must meet the minimum SAP standards by the end of the spring semester to qualify for summer aid. If SAP standards are not met, offered aid will be cancelled.
Enrollment Status Changes
Financial aid is awarded based on enrollment status. Once aid is offered, changes to a student’s enrollment status (i.e., dropping a registered course before the term begins, not attending a registered course, dropping below the minimum credit hour requirement, etc.) will negatively impact financial aid eligibility. Financial aid adjustments will be based on actual enrollment on the census date for the appropriate session(s). Dropping courses after receiving financial aid may require students to repay all or a portion of the funds received.
Disbursement Schedule
Financial aid is disbursed on multiple dates for each summer session(s) enrolled following the tables below. All dates are subject to change.
Institutional Grants & Scholarships
Institutional grants and scholarships are disbursed on the first day of the summer term.
| Session | Disbursement Date |
|---|---|
| Summer I or III | 5/27/2025 |
| Summer II | 6/30/2025 |
Federal Grant
Federal grants are disbursed on the second business day after the census date for each session as listed on the academic calendar
| Session | Disbursement Date | Disbursement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer I or III | 6/6/2025 | 6/10/2025 |
| Summer II | 7/11/2025 | 7/15/2025 |
Federal Direct Loans
Student loans are disbursed on the dates below according to the student’s enrollment status in each session. Federal loan disbursement begins on the 1st day of the summer session enrolled.
Students enrolled in the summer term that did not attend the previous spring and fall semesters are required to have their disbursement split into two dates. The second loan disbursement must occur after the calendar midpoint of the Summer III (undergraduate) and Summer VI (graduate) terms.
Undergraduate
| Summer I or III | Summer II | Disbursement #1 | Disbursement #2 (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6+ credit hours | Not Registered | 5/27/2025 | 6/30/2025 |
| 3 credit hours | 3+ credit hours | 5/27/2025 | 6/30/2025 |
| Not Registered | 6+ credit hours | 6/30/2025 | 7/16/2025 |
Graduate
| Summer IV or VI | Summer V | Disbursement #1 | Disbursement #2 (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6+ credit hours | Not Registered | 5/19/2025 | 6/30/2025 |
| 3 credit hours | 3+ credit hours | 5/19/2025 | 6/30/2025 |
| Not Registered | 6+ credit hours | 6/30/2025 | 7/21/2025 |
Books & Supplies
Before all financial aid disburses per the schedule above, students receiving federal grants and/or student loans that are eligible for a credit balance refund due to excess aid will have the option to receive a $600 disbursement to purchase books and supplies. This disbursement will be available by the seventh day of each semester enrolled and is processed by the Student Accounts Office. To opt out of the book disbursement, email the Student Accounts Office by the first Friday of each semester.
Student Refunds
After federal grants and student loans are disbursed, student account balances will be updated to reflect the credited amounts. Aid that exceeds the amount owed for direct costs (i.e., tuition, fees, room & board, etc.) is a Title IV credit balance. This credit balance will be refunded to the student (or parent for PLUS Loans) via direct deposit (ACH) or paper check by the Student Accounts Office. The Student Accounts Office will begin processing credit balance refunds on the first business day after the scheduled disbursement dates and no later than 14 days after a credit balance occurs. Contact the Student Accounts Office for credit balance refund inquiries.
