Financial Assistance for Summer Enrollment
Eligibility
Summer financial aid eligibility is limited to students who are admitted into a degree program at Luther College and are enrolling in summer credits at Luther College. Luther College students who are enrolling at other colleges over the summer will not be eligible for financial assistance through Luther College.
Types of Aid Available
Summer financial aid is limited to unused Federal Pell Grant and/or Stafford Loan from the previous academic year and/or selected private educational loan options. The Financial Aid Office will always review your eligibility for the more favorable federal aid options prior to recommending a private educational loan for summer expenses.
In many cases, private educational loans will be the only option available to assist with summer expenses. If you have previously used such loans, and will need another for summer, we would recommend that you continue to use the same program.
However, many programs require that you register for at least 6 credits to be eligible to receive assistance through their program. If you expect to register for fewer than 6 credits, your options for financing the summer expenses will be limited. In most cases these programs will require a creditworthy co-signer.
Application Procedures (Apply prior to April 15)
- Complete the 2009 Summer Financial Aid Application. This form will be available online during the spring semester.
- Schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor to discuss your aid options and receive the appropriate loan application
- Complete and submit the application materials discussed with your counselor in your appointment
- Register for your summer courses
Registration Information
Go to the Registrar’s Office website to read the summer session information and course offering section. Carefully follow the instructions for summer registration outlined on this site.
- Pay a $50 summer enrollment deposit. This cannot be paid through anticipated summer aid.
- Select your courses. It is important that you choose and list alternate courses when you register. Some courses may ultimately not be offered due to insufficient number registered.
- Complete and submit the Application for Undergraduate Courses. You do not register on-line for summer classes
Additional Information
If you apply for a private educational loan to finance your Luther College summer expenses, please keep in contact with the Financial Aid Office to be sure the loan is approved. Any mailings from the lender will be sent to you at the permanent address you list on your loan application. If this address is not where you live in the summer, please be sure someone is forwarding your mail for you to review.
Changes in expected enrollment can also change your summer aid eligibility. Contact the Financial Aid Office immediately if your enrollment plans change.
Summer Enrollment at a College Other Than Luther
You are not eligible to receive financial aid through Luther College for summer enrollment at another institution. If you plan to enroll in summer courses at an institution other than Luther and you are concerned about financing your summer costs, please schedule an appointment with a Luther College financial aid counselor prior to April 15.