Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer Session?Summer Session is a self-support inter-session offered between the Spring and Fall semesters, including degree credit courses and some short courses. Enrollment is not limited to full-time and part-time SJSU students. Any adult member of the community is eligible to enroll.
- Who may attend?Currently enrolled SJSU students can register for Summer Session.
Via Open University, classes are open to college and university students, high school graduates and other adults from the community. This way, you do not have to be accepted to San José State University to attend. - Is tutoring available for Summer Session?Tutoring is available through Peer Connections. Visit the Peer Connection website for more details.
- Is there financial aid for Summer Session?
There are available summer aid programs that students may be eligible for. For more information about summer aid programs and how to apply your aid for summer courses, visit the Financial Aid Summer Session website or email the Financial Aid office at fao@sjsu.edu.
Short-Term Loans: Limited loan options are available to summer students, based on remaining eligibility. Short-term loans are available through the Bursar's Office. Contact the Bursar's Office for more information.
Federal Grants: Effective July 2017, the federal government implemented the Year-Round Pell Grant program. Pell Grant eligible students may qualify for an additional Pell Grant for Summer. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to be considered. Courses can all be taken in one summer session or you can take three units in each session. If you have questions on whether you are eligible to use the Pell Grant in the summer or if it is the right financial decision for you, contact fao@sjsu.edu.
State Grants: State Grant Aid (Cal Grant, State University Grant, Middle Class Scholarship and some tuition fee waivers) are not available during the Summer sessions as state fees are not charged during this term
- Will I need to pay the full mandatory fees for a 10 week course?If you are enrolled in session one, you only need to pay the mandatory fees for session one ($359.50). If you choose to take courses in session 1 and 2, you would need to pay the full summer campus fee of $719. See tuition and fees for more information.
Contact Us
Summer Session
One Washington Square
Student Union - PaCE
Email: pace@sjsu.edu
Phone: (408) 924 2670
