Winter & Summer Sessions
Winter & Summer Sessions
Winter and Summer Session attendance is optional. For the Winter session, educational costs are assessed and financial aid is determined along with Spring enrollment. In the Summer Session, educational costs and financial aid are determined separately from the standard Fall/Spring academic terms.
Winter & Summer Session Costs
2027 Undergraduate Winter Session
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Session Costs | DE Resident | Non-Resident |
Cost Per Credit Hour (up to 11 Credits) | $656 | $1,770 |
Full Time Enrollment (12+ Credits) | $7,870 | $21,235
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Mandatory Fees | Ìý | Ìý |
Registration Fee | $30 | $30 |
Student Wellbeing Fee | $77 | $77 |
Student Comprehensive Fee | $50 | $50 |
Ìý Students in the Flex Pathway (Associate in Arts Program)Ìýwill be charged the tuition at the prevailing Flex Pathway rate regardless of campus location.Ìý Additional information on tuition rates and fees, including part-time tuition, Winter/Summer sessions costs, and a breakdown of mandatory (and related) fees, can be found in the . | ||
2026 Undergraduate Summer Sessions
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Session Costs | DE Resident | Non-Resident |
Cost Per Credit Hour (up to 11 Credits) | $637 | $1,702 |
Full Time Enrollment (12+ Credits) | $7,640 | $20,420 |
Mandatory Fees | Ìý | Ìý |
Per Term (assessed once per summer enrollment) | Ìý | Ìý |
Comprehensive fee | $50 | $50 |
International feeÌý | $90 | $90 |
Registration fee | $30 | $30 |
Per Session (assessed for each enrolled session) | Ìý | Ìý |
General fee (per session) | $15 | $15 |
Additional information on tuition rates and fees, including part-time tuition, winter/summer sessions costs, and a breakdown of mandatory (and related) fees, can be found in the . Additional financial aid information can be found on our Winter & Summer Sessions page.Ìý Students in the Flex Pathway (Associate in Arts Program) will be charged the tuition at the prevailing Flex Pathway rate regardless of campus location.Ìý | ||
2027 Flex Pathway Winter Session
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Session Costs | DE Resident | Non-Resident |
Cost Per Credit Hour (up to 11 Credits) | $216 | $546 |
Full Time Enrollment (12+ Credits) | $5,194 | $13,092
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Mandatory Fees | Ìý | Ìý |
Registration Fee | $15 | $15 |
Technology Support Fee (per credit hour) | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Ìý Students in the Flex Pathway (Associate in Arts Program)Ìýwill be charged the tuition at the prevailing Flex Pathway rate regardless of campus location.Ìý Additional information on tuition rates and fees, including part-time tuition, Winter/Summer sessions costs, and a breakdown of mandatory (and related) fees, can be found in theÌý. | ||
2025-2026 Graduate Winter & Summer Sessions | |
Session Costs: | Ìý |
Cost Per Credit Hour* | $1,116* |
Mandatory Fees: | Ìý |
Registration Fee | $30 |
Student Wellbeing Fee (Winter) | $77 |
Student Wellbeing Fee (Summer - Optional) | $98 |
*The 91Ô´´ base cost per credit hour in 2025-26 is $1,116. Some programs have higher or lower rates based on various factors, including competitive market research and demonstrated success at their existing price point. Graduate rates are listed with each program and can be found on the page. Additional information on tuition rates and fees can be found in the . | |
2026-2027 Professional & Continuing Studies Rates | ||
Academic Year Costs | DE Resident | Non-Resident |
Cost Per Credit Hour (Undergraduate) | $656 | $1,770 |
Cost Per Credit Hour (Graduate) | $1,149 | $1,149 |
Mandatory Fees Comprehensive Fee (part-time) - $50 Registration Fee - $30 | $80 | $80 |
Please visit theÌý for additional information on tuition rates and fees.ÌýStudents who enroll at a full-time credit load (12+ credits) will be assessed full-time rates and associated fees. | ||
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Ìý Type of Aid
| Ìý Requirements | Ìý How to Apply
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Federal Pell Grant (Undergraduate Student) | - If you have already received a financial aid package based on full-time enrollment for the spring term, registering for winter session will not result in additional Pell grant funding. | SFS will automatically review eligibility for students who have completed the FAFSA, are registered for the winter session, and who received Pell Grant funding during the proceeding semester. Ìý Requires completion of the for the current academic year and other specific . |
| SEED Scholarship (Flex Pathways)Ìý | Students pursing an associates degreeÌýmust meet maintained eligibility for the State of Delaware SEED grant .Ìý | Fill out the (selecting "financial aid" and then "Winter/Summer SEED request")Ìý to request a review for winter SEED eligibility. Students may request to use SEED for either winter OR summer in the aid year; a summer or winter term counts toward one of the ten semesters permitted for SEED eligibility. |
Alternative Loans (Student, Possibly with Cosigner) | - Enrollment/eligibility and possible credit check requirements vary by lender. | Information on various alternative lender options, including links to loan applications, can be found at . |
Federal Direct Loan (including Graduate Student or Parent PLUS loans) | - Any courses taken during the winter session will be combined with spring registration to determine federal aid eligibility.ÌýÌý Annual federal direct loan aggregate limits will be reviewed to determine any increased loan eligibility. | Requires completion of the for the current academic year.Ìý Borrowers for PLUS loans must complete theÌý.ÌýÌý |
Ìý Type of Aid
| Ìý RequirementsÌý | Ìý How to Apply
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Federal Direct Loan (Student) | - At least half-time enrollment across all SummerÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Sessions: | Requires completion of the for the current academic year. |
PLUS Loan (Graduate Student or Parent) | Ìý- At least half-time enrollment across all SummerÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Sessions: | Borrowers must complete the .Ìý Also requires completion of the for the current academic year. |
Alternative Loans (Student, Possibly with Cosigner) | - Enrollment/eligibility requirements may vary by lender. | Information on various alternative lender options, including links to loan applications, can be found at . |
Federal Pell Grant (Undergraduate Student) | - Varies based on enrollment and Pell eligibility used during academic year | SFS will automatically review eligibility for students who have completed the , are registered for Winter or Summer Session courses, and received Pell Grant funding during the preceding semester. |
| SEED Scholarship (Flex Pathways)Ìý | Students pursing an associates degree must meetÌýmaintained eligibilityÌýfor the State of Delaware SEED grant .Ìý | Fill out theÌýÌý(selecting "financial aid" and then "Winter/Summer SEED request")Ìý to request a review for winter SEED eligibility. Students may request to use SEED for either winter OR summer in the aid year; a summer or winter term counts toward one of the ten semesters permitted for SEED eligibility. |
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