Applying for Summer 2025 Aid
Financial Aid for the Summer 2025 term will become available mid-to-late March 2025 for UCI students.
Summer Session 2024 at UCI
Thinking about Summer Session? There are a range of financing options available for Summer Session, including loans and grants designed to help you cover the costs of your schooling.
Incoming Freshmen, Transfer Students, and Current Undergrads
Here’s a breakdown of your financial aid options, costs, and other important things to know.
Once you've enrolled in a minimum required number of units, you may be eligible for the following financial aid programs. Just keep in mind that the type of student you are determines the type of aid you could be up for (more on that later).
- William D. Ford Direct Loans (6 units)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (6 units)
- Federal Pell Grant (12 units for the full amount, 6 units for a prorated amount)
- UCI Grant (8 units)
Undergraduate - Estimated Costs for Summer Session 2024
The following are estimated costs for attending Summer Session, not including the cost of your enrollment and course fees.
Summer Session I & II or 10-week
|
Commuter
|
On-Campus
|
Off-Campus
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Books and Supplies
|
423
|
423
|
423
|
|
Housing and Food
|
2,571
|
6,213
|
5,405
|
|
Personal
|
683
|
601
|
628
|
|
Transportation
|
759
|
285
|
613
|
|
Subtotal (not including fees)
|
4,436
|
7,522
|
7,069
|
Summer Session I or II
|
Commuter
|
On-Campus
|
Off-Campus
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Books and Supplies
|
212
|
212
|
212
|
|
Housing and Food
|
1,286
|
3,107
|
2,703
|
|
Personal
|
342
|
301
|
314
|
|
Transportation
|
380
|
143
|
307
|
|
Subtotal (not including fees)
|
2,220
|
3,763
|
3,536
|
Thinking about Summer Session as a graduate student?
When it comes to Summer Session financial aid for graduates students, it’s all about the William D. Ford Direct Loan. Once you've enrolled in a minimum required number of units, you can choose from an Unsubsidized or a Graduate PLUS William D. Ford Direct Loan. If you had eligibility for loans during the academic year, we encourage you to utilize those funds to assist with your summer costs.
Graduate - Estimated Costs for Summer Session 2024
The following are estimated costs for attending Summer Session, not including the cost of your enrollment and course feesSummer Session I & II or Ten Week
|
Commuter
|
Verano
|
Campus Village
|
Palo Verde
|
Off-Campus
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Books and Supplies
|
670
|
670
|
670
|
670
|
670
|
|
Housing and Food
|
5,159
|
5,159
|
5,542
|
5,530
|
9,440
|
|
Personal
|
1,163
|
1,163
|
1,163
|
1,163
|
1,163
|
|
Transportation
|
1,221
|
1,221
|
1,221
|
1,221
|
1,221
|
|
Subtotal
|
8,213
|
8,213
|
8,596
|
8,585
|
12,494
|
Summer Session I or II
|
Commuter
|
Verano
|
Campus Village
|
Palo Verde
|
Off-Campus
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Books and Supplies
|
335
|
335
|
335
|
335
|
335
|
|
Housing and Food
|
2580
|
2580
|
2,771
|
2,765
|
4,720
|
|
Personal
|
582
|
582
|
582
|
582
|
582
|
|
Transportation
|
611
|
611
|
611
|
611
|
611
|
|
Subtotal
|
4,108
|
4,108
|
4,299
|
4,293
|
6,248
|
Am I eligible for Summer Session financial aid?
Let's break down the requirements, whether you're an entering freshman, continuing student, entering transfer student, or graduate student.
How do I apply for summer session?
Let's break down the steps, whether you're an entering freshman, continuing student, entering transfer student or graduate student.
Important Dates and Deadlines
May 15 - Priority deadline for summer funding for on-time students (continuing U)
May 24 - Deadline to finalize awards for on-time students (continuing U)
June 7 - Priority deadline for summer funding for on-time students (pre-matriculant freshman and transfers)
June 14 - Deadline to finalize for on-time students (pre-matriculant freshmen & transfers)
June 23 - Awarded financial aid must be accepted in order to pay fees
June 24 - Summer I and 10-Week: Financial aid disbursement/refunds available by EFT/checks
June 30 - Deadline to complete FAFSA for 2023-24 Academic Year
July 19 - Last day to apply for summer financial aid for Summer Session I
August 5 - Summer II: Financial aid disbursement/refunds available by EFT/checks
August 16 - Last day to apply for summer financial aid for 10-week Session
August 30 - Last day to apply for summer financial aid for Summer Session II
August 30 - Census date for determining units for Pell, Cal and TEACH grants for the Summer term
What if your enrollment changes?
If you make changes in enrollment, including dropping units or changing sessions, you may be billed for the funds you’ve received. If you withdraw from all Summer Session classes, you’ll be billed for the financial aid you received. You’ll still be responsible for the non-refundable campus fee and all other applicable non-refundable fees. Enrolling in additional classes or sessions won’t increase your financial aid eligibility. Ask your financial aid counselor how an enrollment change will affect your summer aid.
If your enrollment changes, complete the Summer Status form and upload to the Financial Aid Office.
Here are instructions on how to upload the Summer Status form. Select the 'Summer Status Form - UCI' under the 2023-2024 column.
Paying Fees
You need to accept your financial aid on time in order to pay fees. You also need to:
- Submit an Application for Summer Session Financial Aid. (See "Applying" section above.)
- Accept your financial aid funds.
- Enroll in Summer Session classes.
- Enroll in at least six units (unit requirements may vary by aid program).
Cross-Campus and EAP Programs
These are special programs held during the summer.