At The University of Baltimore, we provide knowledge that works. Get real-world career
preparation and the hands-on experience employers demand at a fraction of the cost
of other universities. Pick courses that fit your schedule and create an education
tailored to your vision and needs. Welcome to UBalt!
Summer Aid Eligibility Requirements:
Admitted as a UBalt degree-seeking or certificate-seeking student.
Valid 2023-2024 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file with our office.
Register and maintain minimum credit enrollment requirements.
The Summer Application is required for students who wish to borrow Federal Subsidized
and Unsubsidized Direct Loans:
This application is available to you via the MyUBalt portal AFTER you have registered for summer course(s). For summer aid disbursement dates please
visit our Financial Aid Calendar
Please view the guidelines for completing the Summer Financial Aid Application.
Important items to note:
This application is ONLY needed for students who want to Accept Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan Direct Loan(s).
Pell Grant eligibility for the summer term will automatically be reviewed and determined
by our office based on your FAFSA and summer enrollment status information. No additional
steps are required of you.
This application is NOT required for students only seeking to borrow a Federal Graduate PLUS loan. Students
who need to borrow the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan, must complete an online application with the Department of Education and select the loan period from May 2024 until August 2024.
Eligible undergraduate students who were enrolled full-time for the fall and spring
semesters must be enrolled for 6 or more credits during the summer term to receive
the Pell Grant.
If taking less than 6 credits, you will only be eligible for a Pell Grant if you have
leftover eligibility from the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semesters because you have
not received the maximum annual eligibility based on your FAFSA.
If you did not use the full Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan eligibility during
Fall 2023 and Spring 2024, the remaining loan amount can be used in the summer term.
IMPORTANT: Undergraduate students have to enroll for at least 6 credits during the entire summer term to receive a loan disbursement for the Summer term.
If you used your full Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan eligibility during Fall
2023 and Spring 2024, you may have to seek alternative options such as:
If you are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits for the summer term and are meeting
all other eligibility requirements, you should expect to be awarded by early June.
Graduate, Law, and APD Students:
If you have remaining loan eligibility for Academic Year 2023 - 2024, you may use
these funds to cover your summer balance.
IMPORTANT: Graduate, Law, and APD students have to be enrolled in at least 3 credits during the entire summer term to receive a loan disbursement for the Summer term.
If you used the full $20,500 Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan amount during Fall
2023 and Spring 2024, you may have to seek alternative options such as:
