2024 Summer College – Online Costs
The cost for Summer College – Online courses vary based on credit hour. Please refer to the course’s individual description page for the cost. Discounts and scholarships are available. The cost of each course includes the following:
- Tuition (for credit-bearing courses)
- Program fees
- Technology fees
There is a nonrefundable $65 application fee that covers the cost of application processing.
| Course | Total Cost |
|---|---|
| Noncredit (any length) | $1,995 |
| 3-Credits (any length) | $3,075 |
| 4-Credits (any length) | $3,785 |
Make a Payment
Need to make a payment to Summer College – Online? Log in with the student’s SUID number (found on the top right corner of their admit letter) and birthdate to the payment portal below.
If you would like to pay by check, EBT, or other payment method, please contact the Office of Pre-College Programs.
Payment Deadlines
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required one week after your acceptance letter is received. This deposit is required per course. For example, if you are enrolling in two courses, $1,000 deposit is required. This deposit is deducted from your final balance.
Final payment is due according to your course(s) start date(s) below:
| Course Start Date | Full Payment Deadline |
| Monday, July 8, 2024 (3-week Session I & 6-week Session) | Full payment due no later than May 31, 2024 |
| Monday, July 28, 2024 (3-week Session II) | Full payment due no later than May 31, 2024 |
Full Payment Refund Schedule
Please review the refund schedule below. Note, the $65 application fee and $500 deposit are nonrefundable.
| Sessions | 100% Refund Deadline (less deposit) |
| 6-Week Session (Start Date July 8) | July 15, 2024 |
| 3-Week Session I (Start Date: July 8) | July 11, 2024 |
| 3-Week Session II (Start Date: July 28) | August 1, 2024 |
Scholarship & Discount Opportunities
Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarship
The Office of Pre-College Programs offers merit-based scholarships for qualifying students. These scholarships are available to all students (including international students) and are applicable to all Summer College courses. Note these are partial scholarships, and full scholarships are not available. If the student is eligible for multiple scholarships and/or discounts, they will be deemed eligible for the singular form that provides the greatest benefit. Scholarships and discounts cannot be combined. The deadline for applying for a merit-based scholarship is March 1, 2024. To view additional dates and deadlines, click here. Scholarships and discounts cannot be combined.
The maximum Merit-Based Scholarship award for all courses is as follows:
- Noncredit courses: $650
- 3-credit courses: $1,000
- 4-credit courses: $1,250
How to Apply for a Merit-Based Scholarship Award
To apply for a merit-based scholarship, students must complete the additional essay located within the Scholarship and Aid section of the Summer College application. Each application is evaluated independently.
Additional Summer College Scholarship Opportunities:
The Office of Pre-College Programs partners with multiple schools and colleges at Syracuse University to offer a limited number of merit-based scholarships. These scholarships are available to all students (including international students) and are applicable to all summer college courses. Interested students should complete the additional merit essay on their application and write about the contribution they will make to their selected course. The merit scholarship deadline is March 1, but funds are awarded on a rolling basis and may therefore be fully expended prior to that date so early application submission is encouraged.
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication Scholarships
Students could be awarded up to $1,000 in merit scholarship funding. We are partnering with Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication to support their diversity and inclusion initiatives with a limited number of scholarships reserved for high achieving students with considerable financial need to enroll in any of our Summer College courses offered out of the Newhouse School (see the chart below). This opportunity is for students with interests in advertising, communication, broadcast and digital journalism, television and radio production, and related fields.
| S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication Scholarships | 2023 Session | Credit |
| Advertising: Best Advertisements in the Universe | 3-Week Session 1 | 3 |
| Broadcast Digital Journalism | 3-Week Session 2 | NC |
| E-Sports Business and Culture | 3-Week Session 2 | NC |
- Additional scholarship funding for iSchool and Engineering & Computer Science Summer College courses Thanks to the generosity of a private donor, Summer College has additional scholarship funding to support high achieving students with considerable financial need to enroll in courses offered by the iSchool and the College of Engineering & Computer Science. See associated courses in the chart below.
| ECS & iSchool Scholarships | 2023 Session | Credit |
| Biology Meets Programming | 3-Week Session 1 | NC |
| Coding: Learn to Code | 3-Week Session 1 | NC |
| Data Science Fundamentals | 3-Week Session 2 | NC |
Financial Assistance Scholarship
The Office of Pre-College Programs offers partial need-based assistance for qualifying Summer College students. Full scholarships are not offered. Financial assistance may not be combined with other forms of aid, discounts, or scholarship. The deadline for applying for a financial assistance scholarship is March 1, 2024. To view additional dates and deadlines, click here.
The maximum Financial Assistance award for all courses is as follows:
- Noncredit courses: $650
- 3-credit courses: $1,000
- 4-credit courses: $1,250
Applying for Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is only available to students who are US citizens and permanent residents, and whose family has an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. Financial assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are limited. In order to be considered, students must submit their family’s most recent tax returns with their Summer College application.
Discounts
Students may qualify for one of the discounts below. Discounts and scholarship cannot be combined. If the student is eligible for multiple discounts or financial awards, s/he will be deemed eligible for the singular form of financial assistance that provides the greatest benefit to the student. There is no deadline to be eligible for a discount.
Multi-Course and Sibling Discounts
To qualify, students must either enroll in more than one Summer College course in 2023 or have a sibling attending a Summer College course in 2023. This discount provides a 20% discount on tuition, program, and technology fees for each course enrolled.
Syracuse Legacy Alumni Discount
To qualify, the student must be one of the following: a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a Syracuse University Alumni, a sibling of a student currently enrolled at Syracuse University, a former pre-college student, or a current or past SUPA (Syracuse University Project Advance) student. This discount provides a 20% discount on tuition, program, and technology fees for each course enrolled.
Syracuse University Employee Discount
To qualify, the student must be a child or dependent of a current Syracuse University employee. This discount has no association with the general dependent tuition options offered by Syracuse University and is offered independently by The Office of Pre-College Programs. This discount provides a 20% discount on tuition, program, and technology fees for each course enrolled.
Veteran and Military Discount
Syracuse University is proud to have a tradition of service to United States veteran and military families. Summer College will continue this tradition by offering children and grandchildren of veterans or active service members a discount. Documentation is required to qualify for this 50% discount on tuition, program, and technology fees for each course enrolled.
Native American and Indigenous Student Discount
Our campus is just minutes from the heart of Haudenosaunee territory, and we are committed to empowering and supporting Indigenous students of any tribe or nation. Summer College will continue this tradition by offering indigenous students from any tribe or nation a discount. Documentation is required to qualify for this discount. This discount provides a 50% discount on tuition, program, and technology fees for each course enrolled.
How to Qualify for a Discount
To qualify for any award above, applicants will be instructed to provide the necessary information as part of the Scholarship and Discounts section in the online application. Discounts and scholarships cannot be combined. The Office of Pre-College Programs will offer the award that provides the maximum benefit to the student.
Discount Schedule
The following is the discount schedule for Summer College – Online courses:
20% Discount:
- Noncredit courses: $1,588
- 3-credit courses: $2,388
- 4-credit courses: $2,956
50% Discount:
- Noncredit courses: $992.50
- 3-credit courses: $1,492.50
- 4-credit courses: $1,847.50
Scholarships for Community Based Organizations
Community-based organizations, student sponsoring agencies, and partner personnel can visit our Partner Organizations page for more information and contact our office precollege@syr.edu to discuss potential scholarships and financial assistance opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aid is awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Financial Assistance and Merit Based Scholarships are available as noted above. Students complete the application within the Aid portion of the online Slideroom application.
International students are eligible for various Syracuse University Summer College – Online scholarships and discounts. Additionally, international students are encouraged to reach out to their local embassies to determine if there are any scholarships or aid available.