Summer Aid 2026 Application Guidelines and Instructions
Please be aware that you may not be eligible for Title IV or Federal loan assistance during the summer if you borrowed the annual maximum amount during the academic year, or if your loan indebtedness has reached its program maximum. Students should review the summer registration bulletin before applying for summer aid. Financial Aid Advisors are available to help determine eligibility.
Application Procedure
Information from your 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be used to determine your aid eligibility for Summer 2026. It is important to note here that your FAFSA must already be on file to allow for timely processing and financial clearance, prior to the start of enrollment.
Categories of Ineligible Students
- Visiting students from other institutions
- Students admitted during the Summer of 2026
- Student enrolled for less than half-time
- Non-degree seeking applicants
- Students admitted in special summer programs (i.e., Precollege, Summer Bridge, etc.)
- Students who have exceeded the maximum time-frame to receive Federal Aid
- Students who do not meet the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) at the end of the standard academic year (2025-2026)
- Students who have been Academically Dismissed by the Provost as of Spring 2026 are not eligible for federal student aid for the Summer 2026 term, even if readmitted for enrollment for the summer term, by the Provost
Ineligible students have the option to apply for a credit-based private education loan with the lender of their choice. Search for a private student loan by using ELMSelect – Hampton University.
Enrollment Plans
Your expected enrollment for the summer is one of the most important factors in determining your eligibility, especially for loans. Tuition and fees are charged according to the number of credit hours taken therefore it is essential that you indicate on the application the exact number of hours you expect to take for each summer session. At the time of disbursement, students must be enrolled at least half-time, and the federal student aid will be cancelled. Private loan lenders vary on their enrollment requirements for disbursement. Also, if you become less than half time after funds have been disbursed, you may be required to repay all or a portion of the aid to cover the balance and should contact the Office of Student Accounts at studentaccounts@hamptonu.edu.
Eligibility for Aid
- You must be in a degree or an approved certificate program.
- you must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, as defined by the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
- You must have resolved all outstanding issues pertaining to your Financial Aid Status.
- You must be an U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- you must not be in default on a federal loan or owe a refund to the U.S. Department of Education.
- you must have received aid during the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester(s) and have remaining eligibility.
Students who have exhausted eligibility (federal loan/grant) have the option to apply for a “credit- based” Private Education Loan.
Award Notification
If we have your 2025-2026 FAFSA on file, including your summer school financial aid application, the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will send an email notification to your HamptonU email address listed on page 2. You will need to check your financial aid account for your award by visiting the HamptonU Experience portal. You reserve the option to accept in whole or in part, or decline any aid offered.
Dependent students who have the offer of a credit-based Parent PLUS Loan must have the parent be approved for credit by the Department of Education before you can receive financial clearance by the Office of Student Accounts.
Questions?
Should you have any questions about the status of your application, feel free to contact the Office of Financial Aid at 1-800-534-3341 (our preferred method of communication).