CSUCI students taking classes during summer semester may be eligible to receive financial aid. Limited funds are available, and the amount you may receive is based on the number of units in which you are enrolled, your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and remaining eligibility in CSUCI’s financial aid programs.
Eligibility
Students must be matriculated and in a CSUCI degree-seeking program to be eligible for summer financial aid.
You must:
- Enroll in courses for the summer term.
The number of units required to be eligible for aid will vary depending on the type of aid you receive. - Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Have a 2023-2024 FAFSA or CADAA on file.
- Have remaining aid eligibility for the 2023-2024 aid year.
There is no separate application needed to apply for summer financial aid.
Summer packaging will begin in June. If you are eligible for financial aid, your summer financial aid offer will be available for you to view on your myCI portal. You can view and accept/decline your summer aid in myCI once your offer is available.
Types of Aid Available
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants may be available to Undergraduate/Credential students during the summer semester. Grant amounts are based on your EFC, enrollment status, and the amount of Federal Pell Grant funds you have already received during the 2023-2024 aid year (including funds received at other institutions).
If you have used 100% of your Pell Grant during the aid year, you must be enrolled at least half-time (6+ units) to be considered for a summer Federal Pell Grant.
State University Grant (SUG)
Summer SUG is available to Undergraduate students who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Meet the general SUG eligibility criteria
- Must be enrolled in at least one unit for summer
- Be enrolled in state-support classes for thesummer semester
Campus fees are not covered by this grant. You are responsible for paying the balance this grant does not cover.
Summer Enrollment Grant
Grant funding provided by the California State University to supplement financial aid to students and expand existing summer financial assistance. Students must have been a recipient of a Cal Grant or Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) during the 2023-2024 aid year. Funding is limited and eligibility will be determined by the Financial Aid & Scholarships office.
Federal Direct Loans
If you did not borrow the maximum amount of Federal Direct Loan(s) available during the 2023-2024 aid year and you are enrolled at least half-time (Undergraduate/Credential students = 6+ units, Graduate students = 3+ units), you may be offered Federal Direct Loans during summer. Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan amounts are based on the remaining annual eligibility you have leftover from the aid year.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
If your parents had a PLUS loan previously and want to borrow a PLUS loan during the summer, a new application with credit approval is required. A new application can be completed online at https://studentaid.gov/plus-app/.
Private/Alternative Loans
CSUCI does not offer a preferred lender list. The application of private loans is at the discretion of the student. You can apply for private/alternative loans up to the cost of attendance for the term. However, we urge you to contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office to discuss other options that may be more favorable.
Summer at CSUCI
Summer courses start in late May. For additional information, visit the Summer Semester website.