Summer Financial Aid

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer courses at Georgian Court University may be eligible for financial aid, based on remaining federal aid eligibility.

Available Aid

• Federal financial aid only:
  • Stafford Loans
  • PLUS Loans
• No institutional funding is available for summer courses

Enrollment Requirements

• Graduate students: Must be enrolled in at least 5 matriculating credits
• Undergraduate students: Must be enrolled in at least 6 matriculating credits
• Credits may be combined across sessions:
  • Example (Undergraduate): 3 credits in Summer I + 3 credits in Summer II
  • Example (Graduate): 5 credits in either Summer I or Summer II

Important Notes

• Summer aid is evaluated on an individual basis
• You must be registered for summer courses before loans can be awarded
• It is your responsibility to ensure loan amounts cover your course costs
• If you do not complete your credits, your loan will be cancelled

Loan Repayment

• Repayment begins:
  • 6 months after leaving school, or
  • When you drop below half-time enrollment
• Interest during this period may be:
  • Paid as it accrues, or
  • Capitalized (added to the loan balance)

How to Apply

Complete and submit the Summer Financial Aid Application form below.