Yes. Both are required to be considered for institutional summer financial aid.
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This 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.
Students may be eligible for:
This funding applies to Eastern summer courses and helps reduce the overall cost of enrollment.
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.
Please note: This funding does not apply to courses taken at other institutions.
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.
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