果冻传媒

Student Aid

Summer Financial Aid Information

SUMMER 2025 (June-August)

Financial Aid for summer is available to current and newly admitted 果冻传媒 students.

To be considered for an award you must:
  • Be admitted to Lamar and enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. Visiting/transient students are not eligible for aid.
  • Complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Enroll in Summer classes
  • Complete any pending financial aid items for the 2024-2025 year listed in self-service banner via LUConnect  
Types of Aid - FAFSA will determine eligibility
Undergraduate Graduate
Federal Pell Grant Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
TEXAS Grant Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
TEACH Grant Work-Study
State HB Grant State HB Grant
Work-Study Private Loans
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Federal Parent PLUS Loan
Private Loans

Summer Enrollment

The following types of aid require summer enrollment of at least half-time:

  • Federal Direct Student Loans
  • Work-Study
  • State HB Grant (The amount disbursed will be prorated based on your enrollment status. Funds are limited and prioritized to students who are not receiving other grants. Students enrolled in the on-line accelerated program are not eligible for this grant. Learn more here!)

The following types of aid allow less-than half time enrollment:

  • Federal Pell Grant (The number of credit hours you must enroll in to receive this grant depends on your Student Aid Index (SAI) number.) 
  • TEACH Grant

TEXAS Grant requires summer enrollment of at least 9 credit hours.

Enrollment Level Chart
Financial Aid Enrollment Level Undergraduate Graduate
Full Time 12+ hours 9+ hours
Three-Quarter Time 9-11 hours 6-8 hours
Half-Time 6-8 hours 5 hours
Less Than Half-Time 1-5 hours 1-4 hours

FAQs 果冻传媒 Summer Aid

  • How do I apply for summer financial aid?

    There is no separate application for Summer financial aid. Simply complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA application and enroll in summer classes for your account to be reviewed for an award.

  • How do I reinstate previously offered loans that I declined?
    If you were previously awarded a summer loan which you declined all or a portion of, you may submit the form in Campus Logic to have these funds reinstated. You will need to request this form from the Office of Student Aid. Once the completed form is received, eligibility for the funds will be reviewed and if eligible loans will be reinstated.
  • How can I estimate my summer loan eligibility?

    Subtract the amount of loans you accepted during the 2023-2024 academic year from the maximum annual borrowing limit for your grade level. Reference the chart below.

    Annual Loan Limits
    Academic Grade Level Dependent  Independent
    Freshman $5,500 $9,500
    Sophomore $6,500 $10,500
    Junior/Senior $7,500 $12,500
    Graduate/Professional $20,500

    Please note, if you have reached your aggregate federal loan limit, you are not eligible for additional federal student loans. Alternative or private loans are available to assist you with paying for school. Contact a financial aid counselor at financialaid@lamar.edu for more information.

  • Can I receive work-study during the Summer?

    Students who received work-study in the Spring may apply for work-study in the Summer. Simply fill out the and submit to the Financial Aid Office.

  • Am I eligible to receive pell in the Summer?

    To be eligible for a Pell Grant in the summer, you must meet all pell eligibility requirements. The amount you receive will depend on your Student Aid Index (SAI), the cost of attendance, and your enrollment status.

     

  • Am I eligible to receive the TEACH Grant in the Summer?

    You may be eligible to receive the Teach Grant in the Summer if you meet all of the TEACH Grant Eligibility requirements and have not receive the full TEACH Grant payment amount in the previous fall and spring semesters.