By attending summer classes, students have the ability to graduate sooner, allowing them to launch their career faster and, potentially, reduce their total cost of getting a degree.
There aren’t separate programs for summer financial aid, so the core mechanisms remain the same. It’s best to contact the financial aid office directly.
Yes, many schools rely on students’ FAFSA information to determine their eligibility for various programs, including certain need-based instructional grants and scholarships.
For federal student loans, there are some eligibility requirements to consider. Mainly, students can’t have reached their maximum limit during the academic year already.
If your student’s college has payment plans for summer classes, using a job or internship to cover the expense is pretty simple. Your student would simply use their earnings to handle the bill.