Studying Under the Sun
Students who will attend classes during the Summer term(s) may request a review of their summer financial aid eligibility by submitting a Summer Aid Request Form to the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) starting in April. Please allow up to two weeks for processing.
Enrollment Status Definitions
| Credit Hours |
Enrollment Status |
| 12 or more |
Full-time |
| 9 - 11 |
Three-quarter time |
| 6 - 8 |
Half-time |
| 1 - 5 |
Less than half-time |
| Credit Hours |
Enrollment Status |
| 9 or more |
Full-time |
| 6 - 8 |
Three-quarter time |
| 4.5 - 5.5 |
Half-time |
| 4.4 or less |
Less than half-time |
Additional Payment Options
If you have already used your maximum annual Federal Direct Loan eligibility during the fall and spring semesters, you may have the option of applying for private loans or PLUS Loans (Parents of dependent students and Graduate/Professional students). Your summer financial aid email notification will provide additional information about these loan options.
A payment plan for the summer semester may be set up through the Billing and Payment System. For questions, please contact Student Accounts at 703-993-2484.
If you need further assistance, please be sure to reach out to us with the assistance of our Contact Us page.
