Summer 2025

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have already completed the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year during Fall/Spring, you do not need to complete it again. LMU School's school code is #001234
• Submit the Summer Financial Aid Application by the priority deadline of April 1 to apply for federal, state, and institutional summer aid.
• Students must enroll at least half-time (both sessions combined) to be eligible for federal Title IV financial aid during the summer. See the enrollment requirements below.
• Once your summer financial aid award is available, you will receive an email notification to your Lion email address to view, accept, or decline your award on PROWL via MYLMU. Please note that enrollment changes may result in a change to your financial aid package, including possible reduction or cancellation of Federal Direct Loans if your planned or actual summer enrollment changes.
• Meet other requirements for aid eligibility (for example, not being in default on student loans, not be in overpayment of a federal grant, maintaining satisfactory academic progress, etc.)
• You have NOT filed to graduate at the end of Spring 2025.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA will no longer be available after June 30, 2025, so be sure to complete it before this date. Once you have completed the FAFSA, the Department of Education automatically sends the information to LMU on your behalf.

LMU Summer Grant

The University has a special fund called the LMU Summer Grant to offer institutional aid to undergraduate degree-seeking students for Summer 2025. Students must submit a Summer Financial Aid Application by April 1 and enroll in a minimum of 6 units combined for the summer sessions.

Summer Pell Grant

Available to undergraduate degree-seeking students.

To be eligible for a summer Pell Grant, you must:

• Have completed a 2024-2025 FAFSA
• Be Pell Grant eligible.
• Be enrolled in at least six summer units.
• Be an undergraduate student who has not earned a first bachelor’s degree before the start of the summer session.
• Have used their full-time annual award amount for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters. Students who did not use the full amount must exhaust their remaining annual limit before becoming eligible for the additional Summer Pell Grant.
• Have remaining Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility (details below).
• Meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements.

If you are eligible for a Summer Pell Grant, you will be automatically awarded when you enroll in summer courses.

*Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU): Federal regulations allow students to receive a maximum of 12 full-time equivalent semesters of Pell Grant funding while completing their first undergraduate baccalaureate degree. Using a Pell Grant during summer counts against your lifetime eligibility. To find out how much Pell Grant funding you have already received and how much of your lifetime eligibility remains, please visit studentaid.gov and log in with your FSA ID.

For more information about how the lifetime eligibility limit is calculated, please visit the Department of Education’s website.

Summer Cal Grant

Available to current Cal Grant recipients. Students may request to receive a portion of their funds to be applied to tuition expenses during the summer semester. To receive the total semester amount of your Cal Grant, you must be enrolled in a total of 12 units (combined between Summer Sessions I and II).

If you enroll in less than twelve units, your Cal Grant will be prorated (9-11 Units = 75%, 6-8 Units = 50%). If you enroll in less than six units you will not be eligible to receive a Cal Grant.

Please note: The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) considers the summer session a full semester of eligibility. By choosing to use your Cal Grant during the summer semester, you will reduce your total program eligibility by one semester. Most students are awarded 8 semesters of Cal Grant eligibility (if you enter the program as a first-year student). By using your Cal Grant funds during the summer semester, you may not have enough remaining eligibility to assist with your tuition during your fourth year. You may verify your remaining Cal Grant eligibility online by creating an account on Web Grants for Students.

To be considered for a summer Cal Grant, you must submit the Summer Cal Grant Request Form to LMU Financial Aid along with your Summer Financial Aid Application. Both forms are available in the Forms section of our website. 

Federal Direct Student Loans

You must be an active degree-seeking student at LMU for the 2024-2025 academic year to be eligible for a Federal Direct Student Loan.

To determine your Federal Direct Loan eligibility, refer to the information below for the maximum loan amount available for your grade level at the beginning of summer. If you have advanced to the next grade level (e.g. Sophomore to Junior) at the completion of the spring semester, you are eligible for the difference between what you have already borrowed and the Federal Direct Loan maximum for your new grade level.

The Annual (Fall/Spring) Federal Direct Student Loan maximums for dependent students are listed below. 

• First-Year $5,500
• Sophomore $6,500
• Junior/Senior $7,500
• Non-degree Credential (in eligible programs) $7,500 - $12,500
• Graduate degree-seeking $20,500

Independent undergraduate students or dependent undergraduate students with a 2024-2025 Direct PLUS Loan denial are eligible to receive additional Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan funds (First Year & Sophomore: $4,000 additional; Junior & Senior: $5,000 additional).

If your parents were approved for a Federal Direct Parent Plus Loan during the Fall/Spring academic year but are denied the Federal Plus Loan for summer, you are eligible to receive the additional Unsubsidized Direct Loan based on your summer grade level. 

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

Your parent may apply to borrow a Federal Direct PLUS Loan to cover your summer charges if you are an eligible dependent undergraduate student, have completed a 2024-2025 FAFSA, plan to enroll at least half-time, and your parents meet the credit requirements.

New and existing Parent PLUS loan borrowers must complete a Summer Parent PLUS loan application on studentaid.gov, select award year "2024-2025" and award period May 2025 - August 2025. 

After your parent submits all required application materials, upon notification of credit approval, and upon completion of a promissory note, we will add the loan to your summer financial aid award. Students whose parents are denied the Federal Direct PLUS Loan may apply for an additional Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan by submitting a Summer Revision Request Form. 

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan

Graduate students who have an existing Graduate PLUS loan for Fall/Spring should only submit a signed Summer Financial Aid Application indicating that they would like to borrow a PLUS loan for the Summer term. 

New applicants will be awarded a Graduate PLUS and may accept or decline their award on PROWL to borrow a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan to cover summer charges if they are eligible degree-seeking graduate students who have completed a 2024-2025 FAFSA, plan to enroll at least half-time and meet the credit requirements.

Upon acceptance in PROWL via MYLMU, LMU automatically creates a loan record, which is submitted to the Department of Education. This process will automatically request a credit check. Upon notification of credit approval and the completion of a promissory note, we will pay the award to your Student Account.

Private Loans

If you are interested in borrowing from an Alternative Private loan program, you may review lending options on ELMSelect. Most lenders require a good credit history or co-signer. Please visit our section on Private Alternative Loans or contact LMU Financial Aid to speak with a financial aid counselor. We encourage you to maximize all federal loan opportunities before seeking an Alternative Private Loan.

LMU Summer Work 

Work awards are available to students during the summer term, and you are not required to be enrolled in summer classes. LMU Summer Work is a non-need-based LMU-funded award that allows recipients to work on campus during the summer term. To be considered, students must have a valid FAFSA on file for the current academic year. Students can request a summer work award by submitting the Summer Financial Aid Application.

Graduate programs award their departmental scholarships based on financial need and merit. Some programs may require you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the department's Graduate Scholarship Application to be considered. 

Please review your program's scholarship application below for application requirements and instructions. Contact your program director if you have any questions. 

You may apply for any institutional grants/scholarships offered by Graduate Admissions without filling out the FAFSA unless your program requires the FAFSA to determine scholarship eligibility. If unsure how many units you will enroll in when completing the FAFSA, select at least half-time status when prompted. Complete your department's grant/scholarship application and return it as instructed on the application.

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Catholic Teacher Ministry Scholarship

Students who work full-time as Catholic school teachers, administrators, or parish administrators are eligible to apply. To be considered, students must submit their department's Graduate Scholarship Application with proof of employment attached (e.g., last pay stub or letter from supervisor on official letterhead).

• Award Amount: $1,000 per 3-unit class (for up to two courses per semester in Fall and Spring, and one course in Summer terms)
• Eligibility: Applicants must teach full-time in Catholic Elementary or Secondary Education or work full-time in Catholic Ministry.

Developing Countries Scholarships

Catholic clergy or members of Catholic religious orders from developing countries may apply for full tuition assistance to obtain one master's or doctoral degree in any field of study at LMU. Interested applicants should submit a copy of their R-1 Visa to the Graduate Admission office along with a one-page statement of intent.

• Award Amount: up to 100% of tuition

Religious Scholarships

The applicant must be a Catholic Clergy or religious order member and a U.S. Citizen. Applicants should submit evidence of membership in a Catholic religious order or proof of Clergy and their scholarship application to their department. 

• Award Amount: 25% of tuition

Please contact the Graduate Admission at 310.338.2721, or graduatescholarship@lmu.edu, for more information on the scholarships listed above.

Your eligibility for summer financial aid is determined by the enrollment units you indicate on the Summer Financial Aid Application. Changes in enrollment may impact your summer award. Students are required to notify LMU Financial Aid immediately if their summer enrollment changes from what they reported on the Summer Financial Aid Application. 

Enrollment Requirements

Important Dates and Deadlines

• The 2024-2025 FAFSA will no longer be available to complete after June 30, 2025, so be sure to complete it well before this date. LMU's school code is 001234.
• The summer application priority deadline for both summer sessions is April 1, 2025. 
• Summer Session I Application deadline is May 6, 2025.
• Summer Session I Payment deadline is May 30, 2025.
• Summer Session II Application deadline is June 17, 2025.
• Summer Session II Payment deadline is June 30, 2025.

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of your educational expenses for a given enrollment period. It is the cornerstone of establishing your financial need, and it limits the total aid you may receive. The Cost of Attendance includes direct and indirect costs, such as tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses. 

Undergraduate

The example below is based on 6 unit enrollment in one summer session ($1,907 per unit + $65 registration fee)

The example below is based on 6 unit enrollment in both summer sessions ($1,907 per unit + $65 registration fee for each session)

Graduate  

The example below is based on 6 unit enrollment in one summer session.

*Tuition and fees vary by program of study. 

The example below is based on 6 unit enrollment in both sessions.

*Tuition and fees vary by program of study. 

*Cost per unit

For the purposes of the FAFSA and student aid eligibility, PostBac Pre-medical students and Non-Degree Credential students are considered 5th-year Undergraduates and should complete the FAFSA indicating 5th-year undergraduate status, not Graduate.

Post-baccalaureate Pre-Medical

Federal Direct Loans are not available to Postbaccalaureate students for the summer term, but students may apply for an alternative (private) loan. More information on alternative loans can be found here. 

Non-Degree Teaching Credential Students

Independent Non-Degree Teaching Credential students may borrow up to a maximum of $12,500 (per academic year) in Federal Direct Loans.

Dependent students may borrow up to a maximum of $5,500. Dependent students must provide parental financial data on the FAFSA. Parents of dependent Non-Degree Teaching Credential students are eligible to apply for a Parent PLUS loan. More information on Parent PLUS can be found here. 

Not sure if you are a dependent or independent student?  Please visit the studentaid.gov website for detailed information regarding dependency status. 

Eligibility for financial aid is determined by completing the FAFSA, having an enrollment status, having a dependency status, and having satisfactory academic progress. 

To be eligible for summer financial aid you must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Summer financial aid awards are contingent upon Spring (SAP). If it is determined that you did not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) after Spring grades are submitted, your summer award may be affected.

For students receiving federal financial aid, summer is considered a term of enrollment, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) will be reviewed at the end of Summer Session II.

Students who receive financial aid for enrollment through a consortium agreement for study abroad or enrollment in the U.S. at another institution are required to complete the units for which their consortium was approved according to LMU's satisfactory academic progress standards. Upon completion of coursework, students should request that transcripts of completed work be sent to the LMU Registrar.

Further information on Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress is available here. 

LMU Financial Aid will begin processing summer financial aid awards in March. You will receive your summer award notification via your LMU Lion email account. Your financial award will be available to view on myLMU. Please review the checklist below to ensure your financial aid is available to you before summer courses begin.

Students are required to accept or decline all summer awards, including work awards.

Award Checklist

• Accept or decline your award via myLMU.  Summer financial aid award offers will be posted in the current academic year in PROWL (Financial Aid Year 2024-2025).
• If you are applying for a Parent PLUS loan, your parent borrower must apply for a summer Loan on  https://studentaid.gov/ Select period May 2025 - August 2025 and Loan Year 2024-2025. 
• First-time borrowers should complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling at https://studentaid.gov/

Cancelations and Withdrawals

The policies for adding and dropping courses during the summer term are more stringent than the Fall and Spring terms because the summer term consists of two sessions within ONE term. Dropping below half-time or dropping courses for session II after session I has ended may result in LMU Financial Aid being required to return part of your federal aid funds to the Department of Education, or a reduction of your Federal Direct grants and/or loans. This may result in a balance due to the university, which is the student's responsibility to pay.

Please be aware of the withdrawal policies before you enroll in summer courses. If you receive financial aid and subsequently cancel or withdraw from the University, LMU may be required to return all or a portion of the aid you received. The actual returned amount will be based on published schedules and the date you officially withdrew or canceled your registration. If you cancel or withdraw, notify LMU Financial Aid immediately.

Summer Session Withdrawal Policy              

The summer term consists of two sessions (I and II) that combined make up the summer term. When students enroll in both sessions but fail to attend the second session without officially withdrawing or dropping the session, they are considered to have withdrawn from the entire summer term (both sessions included), and a Return of Title IV funds must be performed. If a student drops a course in session II while still attending session I, the student is NOT considered to have withdrawn based on not attending the later session. However, a recalculation of aid based on the change in enrollment status may be required. If federal aid has already been disbursed to the student’s account, the recalculation may create a balance due. If a student withdraws, officially or unofficially, from a current module session and is NOT attending any other courses at the time of the withdrawal, the student is considered withdrawn and a repayment calculation will be completed. Students enrolled in future session courses are required to submit written confirmation of their intent to attend those courses. Written confirmation should be submitted at the time of withdrawal but no later than five business days from the date the student was determined to be withdrawn or dropped from a course.

How a Withdrawal Affects Financial Aid

Students who do not begin attendance in classes are not eligible for federal financial aid and must repay all aid originally received.

NOTE: LMU's institutional tuition refund policy is separate from federal regulations for returning unearned federal aid. Please visit the Student Account website for details on LMU's institutional refund policy. 

Students Enrolled in Sessions 

A student is considered withdrawn if the student does not complete all of the days in the payment period that the student was scheduled to complete. If a student withdraws from a course in a later session while still attending a current session, the student is not considered withdrawn based on not attending the later session. However, a recalculation of aid based on the change in enrollment status may be required.

If a student provides written notice to LMU Financial Aid at the time of withdrawal from a current session that the student plans to attend a later session in the same payment period (or term), the student is not considered a withdrawal. If the student does not provide written confirmation, the R2T4 recalculation of aid will be performed, and aid may be returned. However, if the student does return in a later session in the same payment period (or term), regardless of whether prior written confirmation was received, the R2T4 process will be reversed, and the student will be awarded the funds that they are eligible to receive at the time of return.

When do I earn all federal aid awarded?

Once the 49% point in the semester is reached, a student is considered to have earned all of the financial aid awarded at the time of withdrawal and will not be required to return any funds. Below is 49% point for by summer session and both sessions combined. 

Students wishing to apply for summer financial aid must complete the Summer Financial Aid Application.

If you received a Cal Grant during the Fall/Spring semester and are interested in receiving a Cal Grant for the summer term, you must complete the Summer Cal Grant Request Form in addition to the Summer Financial Aid application.

• Summer 2025 Financial Aid Application
• Summer 2025 Cal Grant Request Form
• Summer 2025 Graduate Revision Request Form
• Summer 2025 Undergraduate Revision Request Form