Undergraduate students who enroll in summer courses (including study abroad programs) can apply for summer assistance. There are several different types of summer aid processes:
Below is a breakdown of how the application and disbursement process works for students enrolling in the summer term:
Application
You should complete the 2025–2026 FAFSA and the Summer Financial Aid Application (via the SFS Portal) by April 3, 2026 in order to receive your financial aid package prior to the summer billing due date. If you register after the summer billing deadline, tuition payment is due at the time you register.
If you are attending a global pathways program during Summer 2026, you will need to complete the Summer Abroad Global Pathways Application (via the SFS Portal) in addition to completing your 2025–2026 FAFSA and Summer Financial Aid Application (via the SFS Portal) by April 3, 2026.
International students applying for Summer Study Abroad funds should complete the Summer Abroad Global Pathways Application (via the SFS Portal) by April 3, 2026.
Disbursement
Although Summer is treated as two separate academic sessions, it is considered one financial assistance term and therefore, only one summer disbursement.
Our office considers the total number of credits taken during both Summer 1 and 2 terms when calculating eligibility. A student must be enrolled in at least 8 credits before any aid is disbursed. For example, if you take 4 credits in Summer 1 and 4 in Summer 2, your aid will disburse in Summer 2. If you take 8 or more credits in Summer 1, your aid will disburse in Summer 1.
Registration & Payment
Summer tuition payments are due April 15, 2026. If you register after April 15, payment is due at the time you register.