Summer Start Costs and Aid
We want to make it as easy as possible for families to understand the costs and financial aid options for Summer Start. One big advantage of being in Summer Start is that students already have credits under their belt before the fall semester!
There is no program fee for Summer Start. We simply charge the regular rate for summer tuition & fees.
Note: All University fees are subject to change without notice and some colleges at Purdue will add in differential fees to their rates.
| Estimated Costs for Summer Start (eight credit hours) |
Indiana Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $2,498 | $7,198.50 |
| Room/Board/Meals (13 meals per week) | $1,150 - $1,500 | $1,150 - $1,500 |
| Total | $3,648 - $3,998 | $8,348.50 - $8,698.50 |
Scholarships
Each student participating in Summer Start has the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in scholarship money for the 2024-2025 academic year. The following scholarship guidelines have been created to maximize student potential through engagement. For example, Summer Start students who completed all scholarhsip requirements during Fall 2022 earned an average GPA of 3.49 versus a campus average of 3.19 - all while earning more than $20 per hour.Summer/Fall 2024
By completing the following requirements, students will earn up to $500 for Spring 2025.- Earn an average cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher at the end of the fall semester.
- Complete the assigned number of coaching meetings (2-8 per term).
- Fully participate during orientation weekend, which is July 6 through July 7.
- Participate in at least 8 Catalyst Learning Community events, campus events, or a combination of the two. These events can be customized to help get students connected to campus. Sample events include participating in the video game club, Greek organizations, Reamer Club, and much more.
- Fully participate in GS 12000: Summer Beginners Seminar I and GS 12001: Summer Beginners Seminar II.
- Attend at least 8 academic resource sessions during the fall semester. These sessions are limited to COSINE, Supplemental Instruction, Writing Lab, Academic Success Center Workshops, study tables, and help rooms (Stats, Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
Spring 2025
By completing the following requirements, students will earn up to $500 for Summer 2025. $500 will cover roughly half the cost of a 3-credit summer course for Indiana residents and help put many students on the fast track for graduation.- Complete the assigned number of coaching meetings (2-8 based on Fall 2023 performance).
- Attend at least 8 academic resource sessions. These sessions are limited to COSINE, Supplemental Instruction, Writing Lab, Academic Success Center Workshops, study tables, and help rooms (Stats, Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
- Participate in at least 8 Catalyst Learning Community events, campus events, or a combination of the two. These events can be customized to help get students connected to campus. Sample events include participating in the video game club, Greek organizations, Reamer Club, and much more.
Financial Aid
Complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2024, to maximize eligibility for free money. This is the only FAFSA students need for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025.
Please contact the Division of Financial Aid by email at facontact@purdue.edu or call 765-494-5050 with any questions. We know it can be confusing!
Once families are ready to pay tuition, please visit the Office of the Bursar webpage . Tuition is due July 8, 2024.
