Get extra credit this summer. Complete 9 credits and earn a $1,500 award to apply toward your tuition and mandatory student fees.

We're excited to offer this pilot program for summer awards as part of our Strategic Envisioning Process, to help you earn your degree on your timeline. Earn credits and save money this summer with the Summer Extra Credit program.

Who is eligible for CMU's Summer Extra Credit Program?

  • The award is available to current undergraduate students who have enrolled at CMU during any of the last 3 years.

What steps do I need to complete to attain the award?

  • Ensure you have completed a FAFSA for the 2019-2020 school year (submission deadline is June 30, 2020) and meet all other Title IV eligibility requirements.  Be sure to indicate CMU as your institution on the form (CMU's FAFSA code is 002243).
  • Meet with your academic advisor to select the appropriate courses based on your academic program.
  • Enroll in a total of 9 or more credit hours over the summer sessions.
  • No application is required to be filed to obtain the award.
  • For additional details or questions, please contact a Student Service Court advisor.

Frequently asked questions

General Questions

There are many benefits to taking summer courses at CMU. Taking summer courses allow you to get a head start on your next academic year or to catch up if you took a lighter course load during the academic year without having to transfer credits back to CMU.
CMU offers many flexible summer session options between May and August. Students should work closely with an academic advisor to ensure they are taking courses that are relevant for their program. Academic advisors can help students navigate the varying dates of summer sessions. CMU's main campus academic calendar and global campus academic calendar are great resources. The course registration system will also list the start and end dates of summer courses.
No. Students must have regular admission.
Yes, as long as you have filed your 2019-2020 FAFSA and directed it to CMU (the CMU FAFSA code is 002243).
No. Students must be eligible for Title IV financial aid.
No. This is an undergraduate award.
No.
Yes.
It depends.
  • You must file a 2019-2020 FAFSA (submission deadline is June 30, 2020) and indicate CMU as your institution on the form (CMU's FAFSA code is 002243).
  • The CMU employee or other tuition benefits will be used first.
  • The undergraduate extra credit program can be used to bring your balance down to zero.
  • No refund can be generated to students using employer provided tuition benefits
The CMU Bookstore has access to all course textbooks. Books are also available from many online sources.
Summer housing is available to students taking at least one summer class during each session. Summer housing is available in one premium residence hall and all three of our University Apartments. If you are interested in summer housing, please email reslife@cmich.edu to gain access to the housing application.

Registration Questions

Yes. CMU has courses starting at various times throughout the summer, with the final group set to start on June 29th.
Yes, all credits taken by undergraduate students count toward the 9 credit threshold, including repeat courses.
If a student drops a course and falls below the threshold of 9 credits, then the full amount of the award will be removed from the student's account. The student will be responsible for the difference between the award and the tuition of the course that is dropped, approximately $250. Please review CMU's official policies on dropping a course.
If CMU cancels a course, reach out to your academic advisor to explore alternative options based on your academic program. If no alternative is available, the award will not be affected.
There is no requirement to attend CMU in the fall 2020 semester.

Financial Questions

Depending on your scenario (Pell grant, available loans, etc.) this undergraduate summer tuition award may allow you to take courses with no out of pocket costs. Students should work with a Student Service Court advisor to better understand how to leverage all financial aid available during the summer.
The first summer aid disbursement will occur on May 15th.
No. Financial aid packages for the 2020-2021 school year are available starting in the fall of 2020.
No. Students who are currently on financial aid suspension will be ineligible for summer financial aid.
Courses enrolled for on or before May 1st will be due June 1st, courses enrolled in after May 1st but before June 1st will be due July 1st and courses enrolled in after June 1st will be due August 1st.
No. Merit scholarship packages for 2020-2021 begin in the fall semester.
No, not for fall or spring 2020-2021. Summer session is a separate session and does not affect a student's 2020-2021 financial aid package, however it could affect your eligibility for summer 2020 work study funds.
Students should contact a Student Service Court advisor and/or review resources on the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website.
If a student drops a course and falls below the threshold of 9 credits, then the full amount of the award will be removed from the student's account. The student will be responsible for the difference between the award and the tuition of the course that is dropped, approximately $250. Please review CMU's official policies on dropping a course.
If CMU cancels a course, reach out to your academic advisor to explore alternative options based on your academic program. If no alternative is available, the award will not be affected.
Continuing and transfer students, who meet the eligibility requirements, and have already received a Summer Financial Aid Offer will see the Summer Extra Credit Award added to their summer award offer by May 15th. Students will receive a revised award to the student’s CMU email, notifying them of the new award.