How To Apply - Summer Aid
Step 1 of 5. Summer Aid Eligibility Requirements	Students who will be attending Summer Session and plan to apply for financial aid should do the following: 1. Enroll for at least 6 credits in a matriculated program of study to qualify for Summer TAP and Summer Stafford Loan. 2. Complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA as soon as possible. The longer you delay completing the FAFSA, the longer the delay in processing your summer award. 3. To receive priority consideration, complete the Summer 2008 Financial Aid Application by May 15.
Step 2 of 5. Consider This	At UAlbany, the summer term starts the academic year. Summer session students with Pell eligibility will receive Pell during the summer term. Using aid in the summer may reduce your eligibility for aid in the fall and spring terms.  Examples: Summer Stafford Loan Summer Pell Grant Summer TAP Consider speaking to a representative in the Student Services Center to discuss your Summer Aid questions.
Step 3 of 5. Determine How Much Aid You Need	Complete the Summer Aid Cost Worksheet to determine how much money you need this summer. Summer Aid Cost Worksheet If you are only interested in an Alternative Loan for the summer, complete an alternative loan application with your specific lender, do not complete steps 4-5.
Step 4 of 5. Affirmation Statement	I have read and understand the Summer Aid Eligibility Requirements and the Consider This sections above.  I have used the Summer Aid Cost Worksheet to determine how much aid I need.  I am ready to complete my Summer 2008 Financial Aid Application online.