While many students are only eligible for student loans to help pay for the summer term, we encourage you to contact your graduate department to learn if there are any institutional aid opportunities available for summer.
The summer aid application is closed and will reopen in the spring of 2027.
Types of Summer Aid Available
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Institutional Aid
For information about departmental scholarships or grants for the summer, please contact your graduate department directly. Departmental aid is often unavailable over the summer.
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Student Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Loans:ÌýIf eligible, you'll be offered aÌýDirect Unsubsidized loan. Summer is considered the last term of the academic year, so if you've already borrowed the full $20,500 in an Unsubsidized loan over the previous quarters/semesters of the academic year, you will be ineligible for any additional Unsubsidized loan funds in the summer. However, you may be eligible to borrow a Graduate PLUS or private loan to help finance the cost of the summer term.
Graduate PLUS Loans are available to legacy eligible borrowers. Once accepted, the Department of Education will perform a credit check before it can be guaranteed. You will need to pass this credit checkÌýor have a credit-worthy endorserÌýto receive this loan.Ìý
Learn more about the Graduate PLUS Loan.Ìý
Private Education Loans:ÌýIf you'll be enrolled in fewer than 4 credits, you can apply for aÌýprivate education loanÌýdirectly with the lender of your choice.Ìý
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Work-Study
To Ìýexplore work opportunities available for students seeking employment over the summer Ìýor contact them at stuemp@du.eduÌýfor more information.
