Summer abroad financial aid
Summer Abroad and Summer Abroad Internships are UC Davis summer study abroad programs, led by UC Davis faculty during the summer months. UC Davis Summer Abroad and Summer Abroad Internships programs are open to all UC students. Important notes about summer financial aid:
- Financial aid for summer sessions differs from academic year aid.
- Limited funds are available during the summer. Visit Types of Financial Aid for more information
- For questions regarding your financial aid, please send us a message through Contact An Expert.
With over 50 programs in multiple countries, including domestic programs in the U.S., program information can be found on the following links.
UC Davis Students
If you are a continuing student, your registration serves as your application for summer financial aid. UC Davis students looking to enroll in Summer Abroad/Internships must follow these initial steps to apply for summer financial aid:
- File a 2025-26 FAFSA or a 2025-26 CADAA by June 21, 2026.
- The Department of Education will close the applications on June 30, 2026.
- Complete all 2025-26 verification requirements.
- Requirements can be viewed in your MyAwards.
- Ensure your residency has been established by the Office of the University Registrar as either Resident or Nonresident.
- Nonresident students have limited financial aid eligibility.
- Meet campus basic requirements such as Satisfactory Academic Progress, or SAP, standards, and not be in Default or Overpayment.
- Have not graduated or declared to graduate in spring 2026 or earlier
- You must also meet one of the following criteria:
- Be an active degree-seeking student who has enrolled and completed spring 2026
- Be enrolled in an approved Planned Educational Leave Program, or PELP, for spring 2026
- Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units to be considered for financial aid.
Other UC Students
Students attending any of the UC campuses may apply to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad or Summer Internships Abroad program. During the summer, your home campus will be responsible for offering the student a financial aid package, verifying the cost of your program, and your enrollment with UC Davis. Please contact your home campus Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for more information.
