Summer Programs

Below are the cost of attendance budgets for students attending only one 5-week session for Summer 2026. 

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 2026. Refer to the Student Accounting and Cashiering Services website for details on the tuition and fee charges for Summer 2026. 

Only courses that are through State Support Summer can be included in your Cost of Attendance budget - as there are no required Credential courses offered through Self-Support.

Below are the cost of attendance budgets for students attending 10 weeks for Summer 2026.  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 2026. Refer to the Student Accounting and Cashiering Services website for details on the tuition and fee charges for Summer 2026. 

Only courses that are through State Support Summer can be included in your Cost of Attendance budget - as there are no required Credential courses offered through Self-Support.

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 =  $827 per month
    • Housing = $1,314 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.

AB990 and SB467 Information - Housing Costs within 5-mile radius of Cal Poly Pomona Campus (as of February 1, 2026):

• 1 bedroom: $2,331
• 2 bedroom: $2,906
• 2 bedrooms - renting own room: $1,453
• 3 bedrooms - renting own room: $1,229
• 4 bedrooms - renting own room: $1,025

(Data source - HUD 2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents within a 5-mile radius of Cal Poly Pomona campus)

The above housing costs are updated yearly on February 1st. It is important to understand the above average cost is for rent only and does not include cost of food, utilities, garbage, rental deposit, and other necessary expenses for housing. Most students share an apartment to reduce their housing cost.

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 Adjustment Request form (available through the Student Forms portal):

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 are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant you may be able to receive a Pell Grant during the summer.  You must be enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential Coursework during the summer to be eligible for a Pell Grant payment

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 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.

Your Summer Pell Grant amount depends on:

• The number of units you are enrolled in (at least 6 units of required Credential coursework)
• Use of Pell Grant during the academic year
• Your remaining Pell Lifetime Eligibility (LEU)

Students may receive up to 600% (the equivalent of six full-time years) of Pell Grant eligibility over their lifetime. Any Pell Grant you receive during the summer will count toward this limit.

We encourage you to log in to the Federal Student Aid website to review your current Pell Lifetime Usage and remaining eligibility.

Enrollment Matters

Your Pell Grant is based on your actual enrolled units.

• Your initial Aid Offer will show a Pell amount based on full-time enrollment (12 units)
• The amount you actually receive (disbursed) is based on your actual enrollment and enrollment intensity.
• If you enroll in fewer than 12 units of required Credential coursework, your Pell Grant will be prorated accordingly.
• If you change your enrollment during the summer, you Pell Grant will be adjusted to reflect your updated unit count.
• If you are no longer enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential coursework, your Pell Grant will be cancelled.

You can always review your current aid and disbursement details in BroncoDirect Student Center.

Important to Know

• If you did not use your full Pell eligibility during fall or spring, you may be able to use the remaining amount in summer (with at least one unit of enrollment)
• If you were full-time in both fall and spring and received your full Pell, you may still qualify for additional summer Pell, depending on your remaining lifetime eligibility.
• As a credential student, in order to receive financial aid funding you must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units of credential coursework that is required by the State of California to receive a professional certification or licensing credential.
• Financial Aid is not available for prerequisite courses, courses that are suggested as beneficial, or elective courses not required by the state for the Credential.

If you're considering summer classes and have questions about how Pell applies to you, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to help.

Eligibility

If you did not accept the maximum amount of Federal Direct Loans in the 2025-26 academic year and you are enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential coursework for summer, you may be offered Federal Direct Loans for summer.

To be considered for a Summer Federal Direct Loan, you must:

• Must have a 2025-26 FAFSA Application on file with Cal Poly Pomona
• Have no outstanding items on your To Do List.
• Must meet the general financial aid eligibility requirements
• Have a financial aid eligible SAP Status (Meets, Warning, Probation)
• Be enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential coursework
• Have unused Direct Loan eligibility remaining from the 2025-26 academic year

If eligible, your available loan amount will be included in your summer financial aid offer.

How Much Can I Borrow For The Summer?

You can only borrow a certain amount of Direct Loan funding each year; eligibility for Federal Direct Loans for Credential Students is the same as for Undergraduate Students classified as seniors.

For more information on the annual and aggregate limits for subsidized and unsubsidized loans, review the chart below: 

Annual Direct Loan Limits by Class Level 

You can review annual loan limits and the amount of loans you have borrowed at the Federal Student Aid site.

Your summer loan eligibility is generally the difference between:

• Your annual loan limit, minus
• What you already borrowed during the academic year

Your total summer financial aid (including loans) cannot exceed your summer cost of attendance.

Example
If you were offered:

• $5,500 in Subsidized Loans

And you only accepted $2,000 of your Subsidized Loan during Fall and Spring, you could be eligible to borrow up to:

• $3,500 remaining Subsidized Loan

For a total of up to $3,500 in summer loans - if otherwise eligible.

If You Borrowed the Maximum Already

If you already borrowed your full annual Direct Loan eligibility, you would not have remaining loan funds available for summer.

Dependent students may consider having a parent borrow a Parent PLUS Loan as an alternative option.

If you're unsure how much loan eligibility you have remaining or whether borrowing for summer is the right choice for you, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to help you review your options.

The difference between what you borrowed during the 2025-2026 year and your annual maximum 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.

Parent PLUS Loans - Summer Option

If you are a dependent credential student, your parent may apply for a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan to help cover your summer educational costs.

Parent PLUS Loans can help bridge the gap between your summer cost of attendance and any other financial aid you receive. Approval is based on the parent borrower not having an adverse credit history.

Student Eligibility Requirements

For a parent to apply for a Summer Parent PLUS Loan, the student must:

• Have a 2025-26 FAFSA Application on file with Cal Poly Pomona
• Have no outstanding To Do List items
• Meet the general financial aid eligibility criteria
• Have a financial aid eligible SAP Status (Meets, Warning, Probation)
• Be enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential coursework

How Much Can Be Borrowed?

The maximum Parent PLUS Loan amount cannot exceed:

• Your summer cost of attendance, minus
• Any other financial assistance received

How Your Parent Can Apply

To apply for a Summer Direct Parent PLUS Loan, your parent must:

1. Visit the Federal Student Aid website
2. Log in using their  own Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) (not the student's)
3. Complete the Parent PLUS Loan Application
4. Submit the application for a credit check

If approved, the eligible loan amount (based on the requested amount and your remaining eligibility) will be added to your financial aid offer.

For additional guidance, please refer to our Parent PLUS Instructions Guide (PDF) for step-by-step instructions.

Additional Requirement: Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Loan funds cannot be disbursed until the parent borrower completes a PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN.

After loan approval, your parent must:

1. Log into the Federal Student Aid website with their FSA ID
2. Select "Complete Loan Agreement (Master Promissory Note)"
3. Choose "PLUS MPN for Parents" and complete the process
   
   

Application Deadline

Parent PLUS Loan requests must be submitted before the end of your summer classes. 

For Summer 2026:

• Session I only:  Apply by June 26 (if approved, funds will not be released until July 2)
  
• Sessions I and II (enrolled in BOTH): Apply by July 31
• Session II only: Apply by July 31
• Full Session (10 weeks): Apply by July 31

We encourage families to apply early to allow time for processing and completion of all requirements.

If you and your family would like help understanding whether a Parent PLUS Loan is the right option for your summer enrollment, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to help you review your options.

Private Education Loans - Summer Option

If you have explored all other financial aid options and still need additional assistance to cover your summer costs, you may consider applying for a private education loan through the lender of your choice.

Private loans can help cover remaining educational costs, but they are different from federal student loans and should be considered carefully.

While Cal Poly Pomona cannot recommend specific lenders, general loan comparison information is available on our Loan Information page to help you make an informed decision.

Before Applying for a Private Loan

We strongly encourage you to

• Exhaust all federal financial aid options first
• Consider a private loan only if you have reached your federal loan limit or are not eligible for federal aid
• Understand that private loans often have higher interest rates
• Be aware that interest typically accrues while you are enrolled in school
• Plan for a co-signer, as most lenders require one with strong credit
• Apply for only one private loan at a time

How to Apply for a Summer Private Loan?

To request a private loan for the summer:

• Apply with the lender of your choice
• After applying, complete the Summer Private Loan Request form in the Student Forms Portal

The Summer Private Loan Request Form will be available beginning March 17, 2026.

Your loan cannot be certified by the university until both steps are completed.

Application Deadline

Private Loan requests must be submitted before the end of your summer classes.

For Summer 2026:

• Session I only:  Apply by June 26 (if approved, funds will not be released until July 2)
  
• Sessions I and II (enrolled in BOTH): Apply by July 31
• Session II only: Apply by July 31
• Full Session (10 weeks): Apply by July 31

We encourage you to apply early to allow time for lender processing and university certification.

If you're unsure whether a private loan is the right option for your situation, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to help you review your options and understand your responsibilities before borrowing.

Students admitted to the Credential Program for Summer 2026, who are enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential Coursework (required by the state), may be eligible for certain types of financial aid to assist with their summer costs.

Please note:  Financial Aid for the Summer term is limited to FAFSA-eligible students only.

To be considered for financial aid for the Summer 2026 term, you must complete the 2025 - 2026 FAFSA. A separate 2026 - 2027 FAFSA must be filed to cover your Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 enrollment.

To be considered for Summer 2026 financial aid, be sure to complete your 2025 - 2026 FAFSA no later than June 1, 2026. Don't forget to include Cal Poly Pomona in the list of schools to receive your FAFSA - our school code is 001144-00.

Credential Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units of coursework required by the State of California for the Credential in order to be eligible to receive financial aid.

Federal Pell Grant

Any Pell Grant disbursement you receive during the summer semester will be applied towards your overall Pell Lifetime Eligibility. Log in to your account on Studentaid.gov to view your Pell Grant usage and to determine the amount of eligibility you have remaining.

The Pell Grant will be packaged based on your enrollment at the time of packaging. If your enrollment changes after you are packaged with the grant, the amount of your grant will be adjusted.

Federal Direct Loans

The Federal Direct Loan limit for Credential Students is based off the Undergraduate Loan limits for the academic year ($5,500 for Dependent Students; $12,500 for Independent Students). Any amount you already borrowed during the 2025 - 2026 academic year is counted against your annual loan eligibility - and will impact the amount of loans available to you for the Summer term.

General Eligibility Criteria

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will automatically review students who meet the following criteria for Summer Financial Aid - beginning April 5th:

• Student is enrolled at least half-time in Summer 2024
• Student does not have a May 2024 Graduation Check-Out on file
• Student has an official 2023-2024 Aid Application on file with Cal Poly Pomona - with no outstanding To - Do List items.
• Student has an aid-eligible SAP Status during Spring 2024 (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.

Newly Admitted Credential Students for Summer 2024: We will be able to review your eligibility for summer aid once your admission status is confirmed. Summer Financial Aid will be packaged based on anticipated enrollment in at least 6 units of required Credential Coursework.

Currently Enrolled Credential Students: We recommend that current Credential students be enrolled in all intended summer classes no later than April 26th in order to be accurately packaged with Summer Financial Aid. Summer Financial Aid will be packaged based on the student's enrollment at the time of packaging.

Details for Specific Types of Aid

• The Pell Grant will be packaged at the full-time (12 unit) amount.  If you are enrolled in less than 12 units - but at least 6 units of required Credential coursework, the amount of your grant will be adjusted. If you drop below 6 units of required Credential coursework, the grant will be cancelled.  Review our Understanding Enrollment Requirements page for more details.
• Federal Direct Loans for the summer will only be released when you are enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential Coursework.

The anticipated initial release date of financial aid for Summer 2026 is May 26, 2025 (if enrolled classes that begin on June 3rd).

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 3) and three units during the 2nd 5 Week Session (start date of July 9). This student’s Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans will release on May 26.
  
  
• Student B is enrolled in six units, all during the 2nd 5 Week Session (start date of July 9). This student's Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans will release on July 2, which is the earliest date funds can be released due to fiscal year end close.

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 at the full-time (12 unit) amount.  If you are enrolled in less than 12 units - but at least 6 units of required Credential coursework, the amount of your grant will be adjusted. If you drop below 6 units of required Credential coursework, the grant will be cancelled.  Review our Understanding Enrollment Requirements page for more details.
• Federal Direct Loans for the summer will only be released when you are enrolled in at least 6 units of required Credential Coursework.

All offers of summer financial aid are contingent on students successfully completing courses for the Spring 2026 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 billed.

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.

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 of required Credential Coursework 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.