Summer Session 2009
Funding Available
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has limited funding available for UCI students attending Summer Session and Summer Travel Study Programs.
Funding is limited to:
- William D. Ford Direct Loans (requires enrollment and completion of at least six units)
- Subsidized
- Unsubsidized
- Graduate PLUS
If you had eligibility for loans during the academic year, we encourage you to utilize those funds to assist with your summer costs.
Eligibility
In order to receive financial aid during Summer Session you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a continuing UCI student.
- Complete a 2008-09 FAFSA. We recommend you complete it on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov; you must complete your FAFSA by June 30, 2009.
- Complete a Summer Session Financial Aid Application online
- 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:
In order to complete your Summer Financial Aid application, you must complete three steps.
- Complete a Summer Session Financial Aid Application on-line.
- Enroll in classes at Summer Session after one (1) business day.
- Return to My Summer Aid to finalize and accept your financial aid award after another one (1) business day.
It is important that you finalize and accept your Summer Aid within five business days of enrolling in Summer Session or your classes will be dropped and/or you will be billed.
Deadlines
| June 1 | Financial aid must be accepted in order to pay fees |
| June 30 | FAFSA for 2008-09 must be completed |
| August 4 | Last day to apply for summer financial aid |
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 any remaining funds which they may have available. To determine if you have any loan eligibility remaining for Summer Session subtract the amount of your 2008-09 academic year loans (both subsidized and unsubsidized) from the grade level indicated below.
| Independent Students |
| | Subsidized | Unsubsidized |
| Graduate | $8,500 | $12,000 |
Graduate students may also borrow through the GradPlus program. The loan amount is based upon your Summer Session costs minus any other financial resources you have for the summer.
Payment of Fees
In order to have Summer Session fees paid students must
- Submit the Application for Summer Session Financial Aid.
- 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:
| Session I | 6/22/09 * |
| 10-week Session | 6/22/09 |
| Session II only | 8/3/09 * |
* 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
In order to remain eligible for summer financial aid you must complete at least six (6) units. If you fail to complete six units your financial aid eligibility for the 2009-10 academic year may be impacted. If you withdraw from all Summer Session classes you will be billed for the financial aid you received.
Sample Costs for Summer Session
The following are sample costs for attending Summer Session, not including the cost of your courses (fees).
| Summer Session I & II or Ten Week | Commuter | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
| Verano (1) | Palo Verde (5) |
| Books and Supplies | $668 | $668 | $668 | $668 |
| Room and Board | $3,011 | $3,011 | $3,592 | $5,297 |
| Personal | $724 | $724 | $724 | $724 |
| Transportation | $760 | $760 | $760 | $760 |
| Subtotal | $5,163 | $5,163 | $5,744 | $7,449 |
| Summer Session I or II | Commuter | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
| Verano (1) | Palo Verde (5) |
| Books and Supplies | $334 | $334 | $334 | $334 |
| Room and Board | $1,506 | $1,506 | $1,796 | $2,649 |
| Personal | $362 | $362 | $362 | $362 |
| Transportation | $380 | $380 | $380 | $380 |
| Subtotal | $2,582 | $2,582 | $2,872 | $3,725 |
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):
| Country | Section | Dates |
| |
| Cambridge, England: Course I | | 6/21-7/25 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $1,139 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $1,723 | |
| |
| Cambridge, England: Course II | | 8/2-9/5 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $1,125 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $1,709 | |
| |
| Cambridge, England: Course I+II | | 6/21-9/5 |
| Books & Supplies | $534 | |
| Transportation | $1,092 | |
| Personal/Misc | $633 | |
| Total Costs | $2,259 | |
| |
Cambridge, England: Course I + Italy II (8 unit)
Cambridge, England: Course I + Italy II (9 unit) | | 6/21-8/29 |
| Books & Supplies | $534 | |
| Transportation | $1,881 | |
| Personal/Misc | $633 | |
| Total Costs | $3,048 | |
| |
Chile Track A
Chile Track B | | 6/25-7/31 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $960 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $1,544 | |
| |
| Costa Rica | | 6/21-7/24 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $534 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $1,118 | |
| |
| Italy I | | 6/22-7/26 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $1,424 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $2,008 | |
| |
| Italy I + Cambridge II | | 6/22-9/5 |
| Books & Supplies | $534 | |
| Transportation | $1,907 | |
| Personal/Misc | $633 | |
| Total Costs | $3,074 | |
| |
| Italy II | | 8/1-8/29 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $1,348 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $1,932 | |
| |
Italy I + Italy II (8 unit)
Italy I + Italy II (9 unit) | | 6/22-8/29 |
| Books & Supplies | $534 | |
| Transportation | $1,410 | |
| Personal/Misc | $633 | |
| Total Costs | $2,577 | |
| |
| Japan | | 7/1-7/31 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $1,311 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $1,895 | |
| |
| Spain | | 6/27-8/1 |
| Books & Supplies | $267 | |
| Transportation | $1,106 | |
| Personal/Misc | $317 | |
| Total Costs | $1,690 | |
| |
| Spain + Cambridge II | | 6/27-9/5 |
| Books & Supplies | $534 | |
| Transportation | $2,001 | |
| Personal/Misc | $633 | |
| Total Costs | $3,168 | |
| |
Spain + Italy II (8 unit)
Spain + Italy II (9 unit) | | 6/27-8/29 |
| Books & Supplies | $534 | |
| Transportation | $2,188 | |
| Personal/Misc | $633 | |
| Total Costs | $3,355 | |
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