Summer/Winter Session Aid

Suffolk University has options for aid for sessions that take place outside of the traditional school year.

Summer

Historically, the majority of funding available for summer study is in the form of federal and alternative loans. In very limited circumstances, undergraduate students may be eligible for Federal Pell Grant consideration.

The summer term is the first term of the academic year when determining aid eligibility. To apply for federal loans for summer 2025, the 2025-2026 FAFSA is required. All students who submit a FAFSA and enroll at least half time in the summer will be considered for Federal Direct Loan eligibility.

If a student is enrolling less than half time or if additional loan funding is needed, alternative loans may be an option.

Winter

For financial aid purposes, enrollment in Suffolk University’s winter session will be combined with the spring term of the academic year. Hours completed during the winter session will count towards a student’s enrollment status for the spring term and costs for the winter session will be included in the spring cost of attendance.