University of California, Irvine

Summer Session 2009

Funding Available

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has limited funding available for students attending Summer Session.

For undergraduates, funding is limited to:

• William D. Ford Direct Loans (requires enrollment and completion of at least six units)
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan (requires enrollment and completion of at least six units)
• Federal Pell Grant (requires enrollment and completion of at least six units)
• Academic Competitive Grant (1st and 2nd year - requires enrollment and completion of at least twelve units)
• SMART Grant (3rd and 4th year - requires enrollment and completion of at least twelve units)

Eligibility

In order to receive financial aid during Summer Session you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be admitted to UCI for Fall 2009.
• Complete a 2008-09 FAFSA by June 30, 2009. You can complete it on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• Complete a Summer Session Financial Aid Application.
• Enroll in a minimum of six (6) units during one session or a combination of Summer I, II or 10-week session.

How to Apply:

To receive summer financial aid, you must follow these important steps:

1. Complete and submit a paper Summer Session Financial Aid Application.
2. Once your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail from our office asking you to accept your financial aid funds for 2009 Summer Session.
3. After accepting your financial aid funds, then enroll in your Summer Session courses.

Deadlines

Applying Late

Late applications for summer financial aid will be accepted until August 4, 2009. After this date we will no longer be processing summer financial aid.

Available Funding

William D. Ford Direct Loan Program

Students are eligible to borrow student loans based on their grade level indicated below:

For dependent students who have borrowed their full FDSL eligibility during the academic year the only form of funding for Summer Session(s) is a parent PLUS loan.

For independent students who have borrowed their full FDSL eligibility during the academic year the only form of funding for Summer Session(s) is an alternative loan.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

The parent PLUS loan is available to parents of dependent students. Loans can be certified up to the cost of Summer Session, minus any other financial aid a student may be receiving for summer. PLUS loans are based on credit approval.

Pell/ACG/SMART Grant

Pell, ACG and SMART Grant funds are available for Summer Session for those transfer students who have remaining eligibility from their 2008-09 academic year award. Enrollment in SSI and/or 10-Week session is required.

Payment of Fees

In order to have Summer Session fees paid students must

• Accept your financial aid funds.
• Enroll in Summer Session classes.
• Be enrolled in at least six (6) units.
• Our office will begin paying fees for eligible students on June 12, 2009.

Disbursements

Financial aid funds for summer will be disbursed in the same method as the academic year; either mail or direct deposit. Disbursement information can be changed at sbs.adcom.uci.edu. The following are the dates financial aid will be disbursed for on-time applicants:

* If you are enrolling in both Summer Session I and II you may receive two disbursements, one at the beginning of each session.

Changes to Enrollment Load

Any changes in enrollment, including dropping units or changing sessions may result in being billed for funds received. If you withdraw from all Summer Session classes you will be billed for the financial aid you received. Enrollment in additional classes or sessions will not increase your financial aid eligibility.

Sample Costs for Summer Session

The following are sample costs for attending Summer Session, not including the cost of your courses (fees).

Travel Study

You may be eligible for financial aid if you are participating in a UCI Summer Travel Program. The following are the anticipated costs of the Travel Programs not including your program fees (which typically include fees, room and board):