2024 Summer College – Hybrid Costs
The cost of each hybrid course includes the following:
- Tuition (for credit-bearing courses)
- Program fees
- Technology fees
- Room and board (for two-weeks – including meals)
There is a nonrefundable $65 application fee that covers the cost of application processing.
| Credits | Residential Cost | Commuter Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Credits (1-week residential, 3-weeks online) | $2,895 | $2,426 |
Make a Payment
Need to make a payment to Summer College – Hybrid? 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.
Full payment is due no later than May 31, 2024.
Full Payment Refund Schedule
Coming soon. The refund schedule will be available this winter once financial deadlines have been released.
Please review the refund schedule below. Note, the $65 application fee and $500 deposit are nonrefundable.
| Sessions | 100% Refund Deadline (less deposit) |
| 4-Week Course (Start Date: July 8) | July 12, 2024 |
Discounts, Aid and Scholarship 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.
The maximum Merit-Based Scholarship awards are as follows:
- 3-Credit Hybrid Course: $1,500
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 Discounts section of the Summer College application. Each application is evaluated independently.
Financial Assistance
The Office of Pre-College Programs offers partial need-based assistance for qualifying Summer College – Hybrid students. Full scholarships are not offered. Financial assistance may not be combined with other forms of aid, discounts, or scholarship.
The maximum Financial Assistance awards are as follows:
- 4-Credit Hybrid Course: $1,750
- 3-Credit Hybrid Course: $1,500
- Noncredit Hybrid Course: $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. To apply for a discount, students will answer supplementary questions in the Summer College application. The admissions committee will determine if the student is eligible for one (or more) of the below discounts:
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.
Central New York Resident Discount
To qualify, students must be residents of Onondaga County, New York or the immediate surrounding counties (Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, and Oswego) and live on campus for the duration of the course (residential portion, only) as a residential student. Commuter students are not eligible for this discount. 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 Scholarship and Discounts section of 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 – Hybrid courses:
Noncredit hybrid courses:
| Discount | Residential Student | Commuter Student |
| 20% | $3,156 | $2,400 |
| 50% | $1,972 | $1,500 |
3-credit hybrid courses:
| Discount | Residential Student | Commuter Student |
| 20% | $3,628 | $2,872 |
| 50% | $2,267 | $1,795 |
4-credit hybrid courses:
| Discount | Residential Student | Commuter Student |
| 20% | $4,204 | $3,448 |
| 50% | $2,627 | $2,155 |
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 – On Campus 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.