Financial Aid

If you're an undergraduate or credential student at CSUSB and received a Federal Pell Grant during the academic year, you may also qualify for Pell Grant funding during Summer 2025 in the following cases:

• You were not enrolled full-time during both the fall and spring terms, which may leave you with unused Pell Grant funds that can be applied to summer.
• You received your full Pell Grant award for fall and spring but may still qualify for additional summer funding through Year-Round Pell.

Keep in mind that any summer Pell Grant funds you receive will count toward your Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU). You can check your current Pell Grant usage by logging into the Federal Student Aid website.

The CSUSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will determine your exact Pell Grant eligibility, and any awards will be visible in your myCoyote Student Center.

For Summer 2025, there's no need to submit a separate application for summer grant aid. If you're enrolled in summer classes and meet eligibility requirements, grants will be awarded starting late April 2025.

Your eligibility for a Pell Grant during Summer 2025 depends on several factors, including your summer course enrollment, how much Pell Grant you used during the academic year and your remaining lifetime eligibility.

If you were eligible for Pell Grant funding during the 2024–2025 academic year but were not enrolled full-time, you may be able to use your remaining funds during the summer.

Even if you were enrolled full-time and received your full Pell Grant award in the fall and spring semesters, you could still qualify for additional summer Pell funds. However, your total lifetime Pell Grant usage may limit your eligibility. Federal regulations cap Pell Grant funding at the equivalent of six years of full-time awards (600%). You can review your current usage by visiting the Federal Student Aid website.

The CSUSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will determine your final Pell Grant eligibility. Once processed, your award information will be available in your myCoyote Student Center.

Your Pell Grant eligibility is based on your summer course enrollment. If you make any changes—such as adding or dropping classes—your Pell Grant amount may be adjusted.

• Pell Grant awards are reviewed and updated weekly throughout the summer term.
• Changes in your enrollment can result in increases or reductions to your award.
• Stay informed by checking your financial aid status in your myCoyote Student Center.

If you're considering adjusting your schedule, we recommend contacting the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to understand how it might impact your aid.

If you received the State University Grant (SUG) during the fall or spring semesters of the academic year, you may also qualify for a partial SUG award to help cover your summer tuition fees only.

• Summer SUG funding is limited and depends on the availability of state funding.
• To be considered, you must be enrolled at least one unit during the summer term.
• No separate application is required as long as you meet the eligibility criteria and enroll in at least one unit, you’ll be automatically considered.

Be sure to check your financial aid status regularly in your myCoyote Student Center.

Enrollment Changes

• you may be required to repay financial aid funds back if you make adjustment to unit enrollment State University Grants pay tuition fees only- Please see Summer tuition fees

• Withdrawals -If you withdraw during any session and have received a financial aid disbursement, you may be required to repay financial aid funds. Unit enrollment will be reviewed at census, Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship uses 5W2 census date of 7/14/2025.

Your eligibility for federal student loans during the summer is based on two key factors:

• The unused portion of your federal loans from the fall and spring semesters
• Your summer cost of attendance

Keep in mind that annual and lifetime federal loan limits apply to both Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans.

To qualify for a summer loan, you must be enrolled at least half-time, based on your program level:

• Undergraduate students: Minimum of 6 units
• Master’s and Doctoral Students: Minimum of 3 units of 5000+ level coursework

Be sure to monitor your financial aid eligibility and loan status in your myCoyote Student Center.

Federal Direct Loans have annual borrowing limits, and the amount you’re eligible to receive for summer depends on how much you already borrowed during the 2024–2025 academic year. To see your loan history and current borrowing limits, visit the Federal Student Aid website.

If you’ve already used your full annual Direct Loan eligibility during the academic year:

• Graduate students may apply for a Grad PLUS Loan.
• Dependent undergraduate students may have their parent apply for a Parent PLUS Loan.

Keep in mind that your total loan amount for summer cannot exceed your summer cost of attendance, and any loan funds awarded must also account for other financial aid you’ve received. In addition, your eligibility may be limited by federal lifetime loan caps.

To request a Graduate PLUS Loan for the summer term, follow these steps:

1. Submit the 2024–2025 FAFSA and complete all required financial aid processes.

   • Log in to your myCoyote Student Center to view any outstanding items on your To Do List.

2. Complete the Grad PLUS Loan application

   • Be sure to select the summer term as your enrollment period when applying.

3. Watch for notification from the CSUSB Financial Aid Office regarding your loan eligibility.

   • You’ll typically receive an update within two weeks of submitting your application.

4. Complete Graduate PLUS Loan Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Graduate/Professional Students if you haven’t already.

   • These steps are only required the first time you borrow a PLUS Loan at CSUSB.

These steps are only required the first time you borrow a PLUS Loan at CSUSB.

For more details on each step, visit our PLUS loan Information page or contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.

You will be notified by the CSUSB Financial Aid Office within two weeks if your Graduate PLUS Loan application is not approved. If your application is denied, you have several options to consider:

• Reapply with an endorser (a credit-worthy co-signer)
• Appeal the credit decision directly with the U.S. Department of Education
• Cancel the loan and explore alternative funding options, such as private loans or payment plans

For detailed guidance on what to do next, please visit our Loan Information page, or contact our office for personalized support.

Federal Parent PLUS Loans are available to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help cover summer educational expenses that go beyond the aid already awarded. These credit-based loans are only available to applicants who do not have an adverse credit history.

The amount you can borrow through a Parent PLUS Loan is limited to your student’s estimated summer cost of attendance minus any other financial assistance they receive. This loan may be a useful option for families whose students have already received the maximum amount available through the Federal Direct Student Loan program.

To apply for a Parent PLUS Loan for the summer session at CSUSB, please follow these steps:

1. Ensure your student has submitted the 2024–2025 FAFSA and completed all required financial aid steps.

   • Your student can check their To Do List in the myCoyote Student Center for any outstanding items.

2. Submit the Parent PLUS Loan application

   • Be sure to select the summer term as the period of enrollment.

3. Complete the Parent PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) online, if this is your first time borrowing a Parent PLUS Loan at CSUSB.

These application steps are only required once if you are borrowing a Parent PLUS Loan for the first time.

You will have the opportunity to complete a credit check when submitting your application on StudentAid.gov. If your application is denied, you have several options:

• Reapply with a credit-worthy endorser (co-signer)
• Appeal the credit decision with the U.S. Department of Education
• Cancel the loan and explore alternative funding options, such as private loans or payment plans

For more guidance, visit our PLUS Loan Information page or reach out to the CSUSB Financial Aid Office