Lori Meadows
Lamar University, a nationally-ranked college in Texas, offers summer courses to its students. The university's academic year is divided into two long semesters (fall and spring) and two summer terms of six weeks each. Students can take advantage of the summer term to stay on track with their studies or graduate early. Financial aid is available for the summer term for current and newly admitted students, including grants and loans. Students taking fewer than 6 hours of classes during the summer semester are considered part-time, while full-time status may be required for certain fellowships and scholarships.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Full-time student | Students taking at least 9 hours in the fall and spring semesters and at least 6 hours in the entire summer semester |
| Part-time student | Students taking fewer than 9 hours in the fall and spring semesters and fewer than 6 hours for the entire summer semester |
| Summer financial aid | Available to current and newly admitted students. |
| Summer financial aid eligibility | Must be admitted to Lamar and enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program |
| Pell Grant eligibility | Must meet all Pell eligibility requirements. The amount received depends on the Student Aid Index (SAI), the cost of attendance, and enrollment status. |
| TEACH Grant eligibility | Must meet all TEACH Grant Eligibility requirements and must not have received the full TEACH Grant payment amount in the previous fall and spring semesters |
| Summer loan eligibility | If you previously declined a summer loan, you may submit the Additional Loan Request form to have these funds reinstated |
| Work-study eligibility | Students who received work-study in the Spring may apply for work-study in the Summer |
| Visiting student | Undergraduate students currently attending another college or university and looking to attend Lamar University temporarily |
| Visiting student application requirements | No official academic transcripts of previous college work required for admission |
| Visiting student compliance | Students attending Texas public institutions of higher education must be in compliance with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) |
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What You'll Learn
Summer financial aid
To apply for summer financial aid, you need to complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and enrol in summer classes. There is no separate application for summer financial aid. Your account will be reviewed for an award once you complete the FAFSA and enrol in summer classes.
Pell Grant
To be eligible for a Pell Grant in the summer, you must meet all Pell eligibility requirements. The amount you receive depends on your Student Aid Index (SAI), the cost of attendance, and your enrolment status.
TEACH Grant
You may be eligible to receive the TEACH Grant in the summer if you meet all the TEACH Grant Eligibility requirements and have not received the full TEACH Grant payment amount in the previous fall and spring semesters.
State HB Grant
The amount disbursed will be prorated based on your enrolment status. Funds are limited and prioritised to students who are not receiving other grants. Students enrolled in the online accelerated program are not eligible for this grant.
Work-Study
Students who received work-study in the spring may apply for work-study in the summer. To apply, fill out the Work-Study Request form and submit it to the Financial Aid Office.
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Full-time status requirements
At Lamar University, the academic year is divided into two long semesters (fall and spring) and two summer terms of six weeks each. Students taking fewer than 9 hours in the fall and spring semesters and fewer than 6 hours for the entire summer semester are considered part-time. This means that full-time status requires taking at least 9 hours of classes in the fall and spring semesters and at least 6 hours of classes in the summer semester.
Full-time status may be required for certain fellowships and scholarships, such as the Competitive Graduate Scholarship and Institutional Doctoral Scholarship. Additionally, full-time status may be necessary to receive financial aid for the summer term. To be considered for summer financial aid at Lamar University, students must be admitted to the university and enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program.
For graduate students, maintaining full-time status is important for academic standing. Graduate students who fail to achieve and maintain a CGPA of 3.0 at the completion of nine semester hours of graduate enrollment will be placed on academic probation (P1). If a P1 student cannot raise their CGPA to a 3.0 in the following semester, they will be placed on P2 probation. While students on probation may still enrol in courses, they cannot apply for admission to candidacy or graduation.
Students who have been placed on P2 probation and cannot raise their CGPA to at least 3.0 in the subsequent semester will be suspended. Suspended students may enrol in graduate courses in the summer to improve their academic standing. However, they must receive a recommendation from their department chair and college dean and obtain approval from the graduate dean through an appeal process.
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Summer course enrolment
Eligibility for Summer Courses
Undergraduate students from other colleges or universities intending to attend Lamar University temporarily or without seeking a degree can enrol in summer courses. Official academic transcripts of previous college work are generally not required for admission, although they may be needed to determine Texas Success Initiative (TSI) status and academic prerequisite fulfilment. Students attending Texas public institutions must comply with the TSI, which may require taking the TSI Assessment to determine readiness for college-level work.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for summer courses at Lamar University. To be considered for an award, students must be admitted to the university and enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. Visiting or transient students are not eligible for financial aid. Various types of aid, such as the Federal Pell Grant and the TEACH Grant, have specific eligibility requirements related to factors like the Student Aid Index (SAI), cost of attendance, and prior grant disbursements. Students who received work-study in the spring may also apply for work-study during the summer.
Full-Time Status
Full-time status during the summer semester at Lamar University requires enrolment in at least six credit hours. This status may be necessary for certain fellowships and scholarships. Graduate students on academic probation (P2) who fail to achieve a CGPA of 3.0 may be suspended but can still enrol in graduate courses during the summer.
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Summer work-study
Work-study positions are posted through the Human Resources office, and students can work up to 20 hours per week, earning $10.00 per hour. The Federal Work Study Program allows students to work on campus with a specific department or off-campus with a community service partner. To be eligible for the program, students must submit the FAFSA for the current aid year and demonstrate financial need, as well as be enrolled at least half-time for the semester.
It is important to note that summer financial aid is available to current and newly admitted Lamar University students who are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. Visiting or transient students are not eligible for aid. To be eligible for a Pell Grant in the summer, students must meet all Pell eligibility requirements, and the amount received will depend on the Student Aid Index (SAI), the cost of attendance, and enrollment status.
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Summer term length (6 weeks)
At Lamar University, the summer term is six weeks long. The university's academic year is divided into two long semesters (fall and spring) and two summer terms of six weeks each. Students taking fewer than six hours of classes during the entire summer semester are considered part-time.
Summer courses are a great way for undergraduate students to stay on track with their studies and graduate on time or early. Students who are enrolled in another college or university and looking to attend Lamar University temporarily can apply for admission through the transient and visiting application. Official academic transcripts of previous college work are usually not required for admission, but they may be needed to determine Texas Success Initiative (TSI) status and academic prerequisite fulfillment. Students attending Texas public institutions of higher education must comply with the TSI. Unless exempt, they must take the TSI Assessment to determine their readiness for college-level work before registering for classes.
Financial aid for the summer is available to current and newly admitted Lamar University students. To be considered for an award, students must be admitted to Lamar and enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. Students who received work-study in the spring may apply for work-study in the summer. Students who previously declined a summer loan may submit the Additional Loan Request form to have these funds reinstated.
Withdrawing from summer classes after the deadline will result in a grade assigned by the instructor. If the student is passing the class on the official date of drop or withdrawal, a "Q" grade will be assigned.
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Frequently asked questions
A full-time summer student at Lamar University takes more than 6 hours of classes during the summer semester.
Certain fellowships and scholarships require full-time status.
If you are a transient or visiting student, you can apply through the transient and visiting application. Official academic transcripts are not required for admission, but they may be necessary to determine TSI status.
Yes, financial aid is available for full-time summer students at Lamar University. Students may be eligible for a Pell Grant or a TEACH Grant.
