The summer term is not included in the financial aid award year—it is a separate academic period. You may be eligible for financial aid for the summer term if you meet the following criteria:
- Enroll at least half-time as a degree-seeking student (defined by your academic program) in an East Falls campus program or affiliated program. Students who are studying at another approved institution are required to have the Jefferson Consortium Agreement (PDF) completed by an official at that institution and the Study Off-campus at Another Institution (PDF) completed by your Jefferson Academic Advisor in order to be considered for financial aid at Jefferson.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility.
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate financial aid award year.
- Students should contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@jefferson.edu for the link to the Summer Financial Aid Application.
Below are some information on the types of financial aid that may be available for the summer term. Check with your financial aid counselor if you have additional questions.
- Pell Grant (undergraduate students only)—federal, need-based grant aid.
- Pennsylvania State Grant (undergraduate Pennsylvania residents only)—for information on how to apply, visit PHEAA.
- Summer Term Federal Work-Study—part-time, need-based employment opportunities (primarily on campus). Check for available jobs on Handshake for campus job postings.
- Federal Direct Loan—you must be enrolled at least half time (undergraduate students: at least 6 credits; graduate students: consult with your academic program) and not have exhausted the annual maximum allowed. First-time Federal Direct Loan borrowers must also complete a Master Promissory Note and entrance counseling.
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents of dependent undergraduate students)—you must be enrolled at least half-time (at least 6 credits). For information on how to apply, visit studentaid.gov.
