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Summer 2026 at Eastern

Save on Summer Courses

Take a Summer Class. Get Ahead.

students studying outside the J. Eugene Smith Library during summer timeThis summer, eligible Eastern students can receive $500–$1,000 in grant or scholarship aid for each 3-credit course.

Whether you want to stay on track, get ahead, or lighten your fall course load, summer is a great time to make progress—at a reduced cost.

Summer Financial Aid

Students may be eligible for:

  • Up to $1,000 per 3-credit course for students eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
  • $500 per 3-credit course for students not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant

This funding applies to Eastern summer courses and helps reduce the overall cost of enrollment.

How It Works

To be considered for summer financial aid, students must complete both of the following:

Students without a FAFSA on file will not be eligible for institutional summer financial aid.

For Pell-eligible students, the Federal Pell Grant is applied first. Eastern will then provide additional institutional aid to cover the remaining balance, up to $1,000 per course.

Students who are not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant will receive $500 per course in institutional aid.

Who Is Eligible

  • Current undergraduate students
  • Matriculated at Eastern
  • Enrolled in Eastern 3-credit summer courses

Please note: This funding does not apply to courses taken at other institutions.

Why Take Summer Courses?

  • Stay on track for graduation
  • Reduce your fall and spring course load
  • Catch up on requirements or explore new subjects
  • Make the most of your summer

Take a Summer Class.

Get Ahead.

You may be eligible for $500–$1,000 in grant or scholarship aid for each 3-credit summer course at Eastern.

  • Yes. Both are required to be considered for institutional summer financial aid.

  • Students without a FAFSA on file will not be eligible for federal or institutional summer aid. They may still explore private loan options.

  • Eligible students may receive a total of $500 or $1,000 per 3-credit course, depending on Pell Grant eligibility. In addition, you may be eligible for federal or private loan options.

  • Institutional summer aid applies only to courses taken at Eastern. You may be eligible for federal or private funds for courses taken outside of Eastern.

  • No. Institutional aid is reserved for undergraduate, matriculated students only. Graduate students can still complete a 2025-26 FAFSA and Summer Aid Application to determine federal and private loan eligibility.

  • No. Students are not required to meet with Financial Aid, but appointments are available for those who have questions.

  • You should still complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to ensure eligibility.

  • Students may receive aid for each eligible 3-credit course they enroll in during the summer term.

  • As early as possible. Deadlines are June 15 for FAFSA priority processing and August 7 for the Summer Aid Application.

  • The Financial Aid Office is available to help you understand your options and guide you through the process.

    Make an appointment today

    financialaid@easternct.edu

    (860) 465-5205

the entrance sign to Eastern Connecticut State University with blooming summer flowers in the foreground