Summer Financial Aid

Applying for Summer 2026 Financial Aid

Federal summer aid processing will be delayed due to the upcoming changes in federal regulations because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As of this time, The Department of Education plans to release updated guidelines in early May. Please note, our office will need additional processing time to implement these federal changes once we are notified of the final guidelines. We are working closely with the Office of the Bursar so no summer services charges will be assessed in May due to these delays

All other financial aid not impacted by these changes should be reflected on your student bill as anticipated aid by May 1st. Make sure to review all to-do lists and holds prior to the bill due date as well as ensure your enrollment has been updated with our office to prevent further delays.

Thank you for your patience while we work through these federal regulation changes.

To be considered for summer financial aid, the student must:

1. Complete the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Information regarding the 2026-2027 application process is also available under Apply for Aid.
2. Complete the BGSU Summer Aid Application to be offered aid for the summer term. Funds used during the summer term will have an impact on the remaining aid available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please see an advisor in the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office for specific details.

Other steps to consider:

1. Review your 2026-2027 Financial Aid Offer via MyBGSU. Once your Summer Aid application has been processed, you will be notified via email that you have updated financial aid that includes Summer term.
2. Check your To-Do List on your MyBGSU Student Center for outstanding items that may hold up disbursement.
3. Verify your Summer Hours. If you register for a different number of hours than what you indicated on your original Summer Application, go back to the BGSU Summer Aid Application and update the application to reflect the correct number of credit hours you plan to attend. Aid will NOT be credited to your student account unless your enrolled hours match the hours reported on your Summer Application.
4. Review your student account bill after the 1st of each month. If you have an outstanding balance, you will be prevented from registering for classes for the upcoming Fall and/or Spring semesters.
5. Apply for additional aid if necessary. Please visit Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for additional assistance.
6. Refund availability for summer term will be during the first week of your first registered session.

Students interested in registering for summer classes at BGSU can visit www.bgsu.edu/summer for additional information.

Important

Your summer financial aid package is based on the number of credit hours you report on the Summer Aid Application. The two examples listed below demonstrate the implications of registering for more or fewer hours than reported on your application:

1. Example of a case in which summer hours are under reported:

You reported on the Summer Aid Application that your enrollment will be eight credit hours for the summer sessions, but you actually enroll for twelve. Unless you notify Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, by revising the Summer Aid Application online, that you have additional hours, your summer aid will be calculated based on eight credit hours. Also, your aid will not disburse to your student account due to the mismatch in credits reported and actual credits taken.

2. Example of cases in which summer hours are over reported:

Scenario A: You reported on the Summer Aid Application that your enrollment will be nine credit hours for the summer sessions, but you only enroll for six. Unless you notify Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, by revising the Summer Aid Application online, that you have reduced your hours, the summer aid will not disburse to your student account.

Scenario B: You report on the Summer Aid Application that your enrollment will be six credit hours for the summer sessions (three hours in the first session and three hours in the second.) However, after the first session you decide not to enroll for the additional three credit hours in the second session. This changes your status to less-than-half-time and will result in cancellation of all or part of your summer aid, making you responsible for paying back most, if not all, of your financial aid funds.