How do I apply for summer aid?

How to Apply for Summer Financial Aid

Summer financial aid is based on your previous academic year (Fall and Spring). In most cases, you do not need to submit a new FAFSA if you already have one on file for those terms.

How Summer Aid Works

Pell Grants

  • Eligible students can use their Pell Grant during the summer
  • Some students may qualify for Year-Round Pell

Example:

  • If you were enrolled full-time in Fall and Spring, you may still have remaining Pell eligibility to use in the summer
  • Your award amount depends on:
    • Your Student Aid Index (SAI)
    • The number of credit hours enrolled

Federal Student Loans

  • If you did not use your full loan eligibility during Fall and Spring, you may have remaining funds for summer
  • General eligibility requirements still apply

When Summer Aid Is Processed

  • Financial aid for summer is usually not processed until you enroll in summer courses
  • For students not on SAP Warning or Probation:
    • Packaging typically begins around mid-April
  • For students on SAP Warning or Probation:
    • Eligibility is reviewed after Spring term ends
    • Processing occurs after:
      • Final grades are posted
      • SAP evaluations are completed
      • Appeals (if required) are reviewed

How to Request Summer Loans

  • Use the Loan Request form in Student Self-Service (PeopleSoft)
  • If the form is unavailable, email the Loan Coordinator at: sabrina.holder@kctcs.edu

Include the following in your email:

  • Full name
  • Student ID number
  • Requested loan amount for summer

Enrollment Requirements

  • To receive a federal student loan, you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Reasons You May Not Receive Summer Aid

You may not be awarded summer aid if:

  • Summer aid has not yet been processed
  • SAP evaluations are still pending after Spring term
  • You have not registered for courses
  • You have not requested a loan (if required)
  • You have no remaining eligibility from Fall/Spring
  • You do not meet general eligibility requirements (e.g., half-time enrollment for loans)

Important Notes

  • KEES and CAP Grants are not available during the summer
  • Aid eligibility depends on both funding availability and academic standing

(Financial Aid > Applying for Aid)

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