Summer Financial Aid
To establish eligibility for federal grants and loans for the summer of 2024, students are required to complete the 2023-24 FAFSA. Summer financial aid eligibility is assessed once students have registered for summer term classes. To be eligible for summer aid, students must be registered at least half time, which constitutes minimum 6 credit hours for undergraduates and minimum 5 credit hours for graduate students.
Eligible students who have fulfilled all application requirements and have remaining eligibility will be notified through AU email approximately one week after registering for summer classes.
Continuing and new transfer students who have utilized their annual loan limits for the preceding fall and spring semesters will not have remaining loan eligibility for the summer term.
For students seeking additional financial support, there are options to augment their aid package through credit-based loans. Please refer to the PLUS Loans and Non-federal Alternative Loans sections available on our website.
Summer Bills and Aid Disbursement
Summer financial aid disbursement will begin during the week of May 8. If your aid exceeds the amount owed, ensure you provide your banking account information on your My Finances tab for timely refund processing. However, if your aid does not cover your AU charges, you are responsible for paying the difference by the due date to avoid cancellation of your schedule.
Students enrolled only half time for the 2nd summer mini session will have their funds disbursed shortly before the start date of the session.
In the event you enroll for 3 credit hours in the first or full session and 3 credit hours in the 2nd session, your funds will be disbursed at the beginning of the 1st session. If you drop your class for the 2nd mini session and fall below half-time status, you become ineligible for the funds. Consequently, the funds will be billed back to your account, and immediate payment to AU will be required.
Enrollment Requirements
Summer enrollment criteria mirror those of the fall and spring semesters. To qualify for loan funds, students must enroll at least half-time. Federal Pell Grant disbursements are adjusted based on enrollment status: less than half time, half time, three-quarter time, and full time. Students who received Federal Pell Grant funds for full-time enrollment in fall and spring must enroll at least half time during the summer to receive any Federal Pell Grant funds. Continuing students must also adhere to Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
Undergraduate Enrollment Status
- Less than half time: 1-5 credit hours
- Half time: 6-8 credit hours
- Three Quarter time: 9-11 credit hours
- Full time: 12+ credit hours
Graduate/Professional Enrollment Status
- Less than half time: 1-4 credit hours
- Half time: 5-6 credit hours
- Three Quarter time: 7-8 credit hours
- Full time: 9+ credit hours
