Summer Programs

Below are the cost of attendance budgets for students attending only one 5-week session for Summer 2024. 

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly Pomona students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  The figures have been adjusted for 5 weeks (2 month budget). 

Summer Cost of Attendance for one 5-week session

Tuition and Mandatory Fees will be based on the actual amount of tuition and fees you are charged for Summer 2024. Refer to the Student Accounting and Cashiering Services website for details on the tuition and fee charges for Summer 2024.

Below are the cost of attendance budgets for students attending 10 weeks for Summer 2023.  This could be students who are enrolled in any of the following combinations:

• 10 week session
• 5 Week Session 1 + 5 Week Session 2
• 5 Week Session 1 + 10 Week Session
• 5 Week Session 2 + 10 Week Session

The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly Pomona students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  The figures have been adjusted for 10 weeks (3 month budget). 

Summer Cost of Attendance for 10 weeks

Tuition and Mandatory Fees will be based on the actual amount of tuition and fees you are charged for Summer 2024. Refer to the Student Accounting and Cashiering Services website for details on the tuition and fee charges for Summer 2024.

A standardized set of budgets is used as the basis for determining the cost of attendance at Cal Poly Pomona. The figures used for all categories (except Tuition & Fees and On Campus Room & Board) represent the average expenses reported by Cal Poly Pomona students in the 2021 Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS), conducted by the California Student Aid Commission.  1,500 students from Cal Poly Pomona were contacted regarding the survey – and the response rate was 32.47%. 

Amounts are updated annually based on inflation and the Consumer Price Index for non-surveyed years.

No distinction is made with respect to the mode of instruction in determining costs – students enrolled in online courses or a fully online program have the same elements included in their cost of attendance budget.

• Tuition & Mandatory Fees: Cost paid to Cal Poly Pomona for courses, includes mandatory campus fees.  This figure is based off your actual enrollment & charges for the summer. Refer to the Student Accounting & Cashiering Services website for amounts.
• Food & Housing: The average cost per academic year to live in the Pomona / LA County area while attending Cal Poly Pomona. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances (on-campus, off-campus, living at home) 
  • Commuter Food & Housing reflects the lower costs of living at home. 
  • Off-Campus Food & Housing is based on the average amount reported by Cal Poly Pomona students on the 2021 SEARS survey.  These figures assume a roommate.
    • Food =  $781 per month
    • Housing = $1,211 per month
• Books, Supplies, Course Materials: The average amount students spend on books, supplies and course materials.
• Transportation:   The average transportation cost between campus, residences, and place of work (includes bus fare, gasoline, tolls, parking, etc.).  Amount does not include car payments, insurance, repairs or license fees.
• Personal Expenses:   The average amount for personal expenses which includes clothing, personal care, cell phone plan, and health care costs not covered by insurance.
• Federal Direct Loan Fees:   For students who borrow a Direct Loan, the average cost of the loan origination fee; for parents who borrow a Direct PLUS loan on behalf of their dependent student, the actual cost of the PLUS loan origination fee.

For informational purposes only:  In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990, Cal Poly Pomona provides the typical market cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the Pomona area:  $1,644 per month (per  www.apartments.com), as of January 1, 2024.

In addition to the elements included in our standard Summer COA Budgets, the following elements can be included on a case-by-case basis, using our Cost of Attendance appeal form:

Computer Purchase: Reasonable costs related to the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer.

Study Abroad Expenses:  Reasonable costs (including travel, visa, passport, etc.) for students participating in a study abroad program approved for credit by Cal Poly Pomona.

Dependent care:  Expenses incurred for dependent care, based on the number and age of the student’s dependents.

• The period for which dependent care is required includes, but is not limited to, class-time, study-time, field work, internships, and commuting time.
• Such allowance must not exceed the reasonable cost in the community in which the student resides for the kind of care provided

Disability-related expenses: Expenses associated with a student’s disability, including special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment, and supplies that are reasonably incurred and not provided for by other agencies.

Cooperative education cost:  Students engaged in a work experience under a cooperative education program, an allowance for reasonable costs associated with such employment.

Additional Room costs:  Students whose housing costs are in excess of the amount included in the standard budget can submit a cost of attendance appeal (and documentation) to have their budget increased to account for the additional costs.

Additional Transportation costs:  Students whose transportation costs are in excess of the amount included in the standard budget can submit a cost of attendance appeal (and documentation) to have their budget increased to account for the additional costs.

Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant

If you received a Federal Pell Grant during the academic year, you may be eligible to receive a Pell Grant during the summer - even if you are enrolled less than half-time during the summer (1 - 5 units).

Any Pell Grant disbursement you receive during the summer semester will be applied towards your overall Pell Lifetime eligibility. Please log in to the Federal Student Aid site to view your current Pell Grant usage and to determine the amount of eligibility you have remaining. 

How Much Pell Grant Eligibility Will I Have For Summer?

Your Pell Grant eligibility is going to be based on a number of factors specific to you. These include:

• Your summer enrollment
• Your lifetime use of Pell Grant.

If you are eligible to receive Pell Grant during the 2023-2024 year but were not enrolled full-time during the fall or spring terms, you may be eligible for the remainder of your eligibility during the summer as long as you are enrolled in at least 1 unit.

If you were enrolled full-time during both the fall and spring terms and received your full Pell Grant during those terms, you can still use part of your overall Pell Grant eligibility for summer even if you enroll in less than 6 units. You might be limited by your overall Pell Lifetime Eligibility, as students may not receive more than six years of full-time Pell Grant eligibility (600%). Confirm your lifetime usage at the Federal Student Aid site.

What If I Change My Summer Enrollment?

The Federal Pell Grant is based on your enrollment for any given term. If you change your enrollment throughout the summer term, your Pell Grant will be adjusted accordingly. You can always review the status and amount of your Pell Grant on your BroncoDirect Student Center.

Eligibility

Eligibility

If you did not accept the maximum amount of Federal Direct Loans in the 2024-25 academic year and you are enrolled in at least 6 units for summer, you may be offered Federal Direct Loans for summer. To be eligible for a Federal Direct Student Loan for the Summer, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a 2024 – 2025 FAFSA Application on file with Cal Poly Pomona with no outstanding items on your To Do List.
• Must meet the general financial aid eligibility criteria
• Have a financial aid eligible SAP Status (Meets, Warning, Probation)
• You are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 units (these units should be applicable to your degree)
• Must have unused loan funds remaining from the 2024 - 2025 academic year

Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan amounts are based on the remaining loan eligibility you have leftover from the academic year. If eligible, they will be included in your summer award package.

How Much Can I Borrow For The Summer?

You can only borrow a certain amount of Direct Loan funding each year; you can review annual loan limits and the amount of loans you have borrowed at the Federal Student Aid site. The difference between what you borrowed during the 2024-2025 year and your annual maximum loan amount is what you might borrow during the summer. 

If you borrowed your full Direct Loan eligibility during the academic year, you can consider asking your parents to borrow a Parent PLUS loan, if you are a dependent student.

Your summer borrowing cannot exceed your summer cost of attendance minus any other financial assistance, and might be limited by your lifetime Direct Loan borrowing.

Example: A student who was offered $3,500 Subsidized and $2,000 Unsubsidized Loans during the 2024-2025 academic year (fall and spring) only accepted $2,000 of their Subsidized loan for fall and spring. For summer, they can be offered up to $3,500 in summer loans: $1,500 Subsidized and $2,000 Unsubsidized.

Eligibility

Federal Parent PLUS Loans are available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. These loans can cover your student's summer cost of education that exceeds other aid received. PLUS loans are available only to borrowers who do not have adverse credit histories. 

To be eligible for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan for the Summer, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a 2024 – 2025 FAFSA Application on file with Cal Poly Pomona with no outstanding items on your To Do List.
• Must meet the general financial aid eligibility criteria
• Have a financial aid eligible SAP Status (Meets, Warning, Probation)
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units (these units should be applicable to their degree)

How Much Can I Borrow For The Summer?

The maximum Parent PLUS Loan amount borrowed cannot exceed your summer cost of education minus any other financial assistance. A Parent PLUS Loan may be an option to help cover educational expenses for dependent students who have borrowed their maximum annual Direct Student Loan amount.

How Can My Parent Be Considered For Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan?

To be considered for a Direct Parent PLUS Loan for the summer, have your parent complete the following steps:

1. The parent must go to the Parent PLUS Loan application on the Federal Student Aid website
2. Your parent must log in with their Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) - not the student's
3. If prompted, accept the terms and conditions of the platform
4. Complete the application, review the information for accuracy, and submit
5. If your parent is approved for the loan, through a credit check, the amount you are eligible (based on your requested amount) for will be posted to your (the student) financial aid package.

Refer to the step-by-step instructions (with screen captures) in our Parent PLUS Instructions Guide (PDF).

Additional Requirements Parents Must Complete

Funds cannot be disbursed to your student's account until all requirements are complete. Borrowers must complete a Loan Agreement (Master Promissory Note) for the loan. After you are approved for the loan, you must:

1. Log into the Federal Student Aid website with their FSA ID
2. Click on "Complete Loan Agreement (Master Promissory Note)"
3. Scroll down to "PLUS MPN for Parents" and click on the "Start" button on the right to begin
   
   

Deadline to Apply

Requests for a Direct Parent PLUS Loan for the Summer must be received prior to the end of your (the student) summer classes.  The deadlines for Summer 2025 are:

• If you enroll in Session I only, you must submit your loan application by June 21 (if approved, funds will not be released until July 3)
  
• If you enroll in Sessions I and II, you must submit your loan application by July 28
• If you enroll in Session II only, you must submit your loan application by July 28
• If you enroll in the Full Session (10 weeks), you must submit your loan application by July 28

Eligibility

Cal Poly Pomona students who have exhausted all other financial aid options may wish to pursue a private education loan to cover costs associated with the summer term. Although Cal Poly Pomona is unable to recommend or advise students on specific private loan options, we have provided some general information on our Loan Information page for you to keep in mind when considering a private loan.

Please keep the following information in mind when deciding whether or not to apply for a private loan:

• You should exhaust your federal student aid options before pursuing a private student loan
• You should only consider a private education loan if you have reached your federal student loan borrowing limit or are not eligible for federal aid
• Private student loans are usually higher-interest loans with interest that accrues while you are enrolled in school
• Most lenders will require a co-signer for a private loan. The co-signer must have a good credit history
• Only apply for one private loan at a time

How Can I Be Considered For a Private Education Loan?

To be considered for a Private Education Loan for the summer, you must first apply with a lender.  Once you've applied with a lender, complete the Summer Private Loan Request form which is available through our Student Forms Portal.  The form will be available by April 5, 2025.

Deadline to Apply

Requests for a Private Loan for the Summer must be received prior to the end of your (the student) summer classes.  The deadlines for Summer 2025 are:

• If you enroll in Session I only, you must submit your loan application by June 21
• If you enroll in Sessions I and II, you must submit your loan application by July 28
• If you enroll in Session II only, you must submit your loan application by July 28
• If you enroll in the Full Session (10 weeks), you must submit your loan application by July 28

Eligibility

Eligibility

If you were offered, but did not accept the maximum amount of California DREAM Loan offered in the 2024-25 academic year and you are enrolled in at least 6 units for summer, you may be offered a California DREAM Loan for summer. To be eligible for a California DREAM Loan for the Summer, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must have an approved AB540 / Non Resident Tuition Exemption on file with Cal Poly Pomona
• Must have a 2024 – 2025 DREAM Application on file with Cal Poly Pomona with no outstanding items on your To Do List.
• Must meet the general financial aid eligibility criteria
• Have a financial aid eligible SAP Status (Meets, Warning, Probation)
• You are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 units (these units should be applicable to your degree)
• Must have unused loan funds remaining from the 2024 - 2025 academic year

California DREAM Loan amounts are based on remaining loan eligibility you have leftover from the academic year. If eligible, they will be included in your summer award package.

How Much Can I Borrow For The Summer?

You can only borrow a certain amount of California DREAM Loan funding each year (up to $2,000 per semester; $4,000 total for the academic year). The difference between what you borrowed during the 2024-2025 year and your annual maximum is what you might borrow during the summer.

Your summer borrowing cannot exceed your summer cost of attendance minus any other financial assistance.

Eligibility

Cal Poly Pomona students who have exhausted all other financial aid options may wish to pursue a private education loan to cover costs associated with the summer term. Although Cal Poly Pomona is unable to recommend or advise students on specific private loan options, we have provided some general information on our Loan Information page for you to keep in mind when considering a private loan.

Please keep the following information in mind when deciding whether or not to apply for a private loan:

• You should exhaust all other aid options before pursuing a private student loan
• You should only consider a private education loan if you have reached your California DREAM loan borrowing limit or are not eligible for any other aid
• Private student loans are usually higher-interest loans with interest that accrues while you are enrolled in school
• Most lenders will require a co-signer for a private loan. The co-signer must have a good credit history
• Only apply for one private loan at a time

How Can I Be Considered For a Private Education Loan?

To be considered for a Private Education Loan for the summer, you must first apply with a lender.  Once you've applied with a lender, complete the Summer Private Loan Request form which is available through our Student Forms Portal. The form will be available by April 5, 2025.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to request a Private Loan for the Summer is two weeks prior to the end of your summer classes. 

• If you enroll in Session I only, you must submit your loan application by June 21
• If you enroll in Sessions I and II, you must submit your loan application by July 28
• If you enroll in Session II only, you must submit your loan application by July 28
• If you enroll in the Full Session (10 weeks), you must submit your loan application by July 28

Students who meet specific eligibility criteria will be notified by emal from the Office of Student Success about the opportunity to participate in the Summer Boost Program. Students who participate in the Summer Boost program will have their Summer tuition and mandatory fees fully covered by grant aid (for up to 7 units). 

Those who participate will have their classes saved - and will not be subject to the fee payment deadline (for their Boost-eligible course charges only).  The actual awarding of the Summer Boost program grants will occur in late May. 

More information about the Boost Program is available from the Office of Student Success Summer Boost webpage. 

Learn More About Summer Boost!

Students who meet specific eligibility criteria will be notified by emal from the Office of Student Success about the opportunity to apply for a Summer Completion Grant.

To be eligible for the Summer Completion Grant, you must:

• Be in senior standing, with 1 - 9 units remaining to completion of your degree
• Enroll in your remaining courses in Summer 2025
• Work with your Advisor to map out your summer course plan.

You do not need to have a FAFSA or CA Dream Application on file with Cal Poly Pomona to be considered for the Completion Grant.

Decisions regarding eligibility and receipt of the grant are made by the Bronco Advising Center and Office of Student Success.

More information about the Summer Completion Grant is available from the Office of Student Success Summer Completion Grant webpage.

Learn More About Summer Completion!

General Eligibility Criteria

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will automatically review students who meet the following criteria for Summer Financial Aid - beginning the week of April 8, 2025:

• Enrolled in at least one unit of coursework in Summer 2025
• Does not have a May 2025 Graduation Check-Out on file
• Has an official 2024-2025 FAFSA or CADAA on file with Cal Poly Pomona - with no outstanding To - Do List items.
• Has an aid-eligible SAP Status during Spring 2025 (Meets, Warning, Probation)

After satisfying all of the eligibility criteria listed above, students should allow up to ten business days to be reviewed for summer financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will notify students who are reviewed and packaged with summer financial aid through their Cal Poly Pomona email address.

We recommend that students be enrolled in all intended summer classes no later than April 26, 2025 in order to be accurately packaged with Summer Financial Aid. Each type of aid has specific enrollment requirements. We will package you for the full amount of aid you are eligible for; if you drop below the enrollment requirements for a specific type of aid, the aid will not be released.

Details for Specific Types of Aid

• The Pell Grant will be packaged at the full-time (12 unit) amount.  If you are enrolled inin less than 12 units, the amount of your grant will be adjusted. Review our Understanding Enrollment Requirements page for more details.
• The Cal Grant will be packaged only by request.  The Grant will be packaged based on your anticipated enrollment amount.  If you later drop classes but remain enrolled in at least 6 units, the amount of your grant will be adjusted.  If your enrollment drops below 6 units, the grant will be canceled.
• Federal Direct Loans for the summer will only be released when you are enrolled in at least 6 units of summer coursework.

The anticipated initial release date of financial aid for Summer 2025 is May 27, 2025 (if enrolled classes that begin on June 4th).

Summer Financial Aid will begin to be released to your account up to 8 days prior to the first day of your first summer class as long as you meet all other eligibility to receive financial aid including having no open To Do items, enrolled in minimum units required for the aid, and having an aid-eligible SAP Status.

Examples:

• Student A is enrolled in three units during the 1st 5 Week Session (Start date of June 4) and three units during the 2nd 5 Week Session (start date of July 10). This student’s Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans will release on May 27.
  
  
• Student B is enrolled in six units, all during the 2nd 5 Week Session (start date of July 10). This student's Pell Grant and Cal Poly Pomona Summer Grant will release on July 7, which is the earliest date funds can be released due to fiscal year end close activities and the July 4 holiday.

If your current SAP Status during the Spring semester is Financial Aid Warning or Financial Aid Probation, your summer financial aid will not be released until after we have completed our review of Spring grades and academic performance.

Details for Specific Types of Aid

• The Pell Grant will be packaged based on enrollment in 12 units. The amount of your grant that gets released will be adjusted if you are enrolled in less than 12 units. Review our Understanding Enrollment Requirements page for more details.
• The Cal Grant will be packaged only by request. The Grant will be packaged based on your anticipated enrollment amount.  If you later drop classes but remain enrolled in at least 6 units, the amount of your grant will be adjusted.  If your enrollment drops below 6 units, the grant will be canceled.
• Federal Direct Loans for the summer will only be released when you are enrolled in at least 6 units of summer coursework.

All offers of summer financial aid are contingent on students successfully completing courses for the Spring 2024 semester. We will review grades and academic performance at the end of the Spring semester and if you do not meet the requirements of our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, your summer financial aid will be canceled. If any summer financial aid funds have been disbursed prior to the SAP review, you will be responsible for the resulting balance on your account.

If your current SAP Status during the Spring semester is Financial Aid Warning or Financial Aid Probation, your summer financial aid will not be released until after we have completed our review of Spring grades and academic performance.

The decision about whether or not to drop a class is an academic issue; however, it is your responsibility to understand the financial implications of this decision.  Dropping a class may impact your aid eligibility for the current and future semesters.

Before you drop a summer class, read the refund and withdrawal policies in the Summer Class Schedule.

Dropping some of your courses

If you receive financial aid for summer and you drop one or more classes but not all classes before the end of the session, you may be required to repay part or all of the funds you received. If the withdrawal results in enrollment in fewer than 6 units for summer, your financial aid is subject to cancellation.

Dropping all of your courses

If you receive financial aid for summer and you withdraw from all courses before the end of the term, you will most likely be required to return a portion of your aid. A calculation will be performed based on when you last attended and/or withdrew from your courses.

Your Satisfactory Academic Progress status will be affected if you drop a course during the summer and it results in a grade of W.

Review our Financial Aid Policies page for more information about Withdrawal, Refund, and Repayment - and the impact that withdrawing from courses can have on your aid.