Prior to the payment deadline, all authorized aid for the term will be credited to the student's UC Davis account. This will appear as “Estimated Financial Aid” and will apply toward the balance due. Current balances, and previous billing statements, can be viewed online at MyBill.

• Students enrolled in less than six (6) units during the summer term are responsible for paying summer fees by their applicable session deadline.
• Students combining units between Session 1, Special Session, and Session 2 must meet the 6-unit requirement
  • Aid will be disbursed during the session in which the student reaches the 6-unit requirement. 
• If there is a credit balance after the Estimated Financial Aid is posted, the student may receive a refund based on the Disbursement Schedule noted below.

For each session, prior to the payment deadline, any authorized aid listed on MyBill for the session will be credited to the student's UC Davis account to pay any outstanding charges for their current summer session.

• Charges include tuition and fees, on-campus housing, etc.  
• If there is a balance due after the Estimated Financial Aid has been posted, the student is responsible for paying the amount prior to the payment deadline.
• If attending both Session 1 and Session 2, the estimated/authorized financial aid will be applied to both sessions.
• If fees are not paid by the applicable fee deadline, students may be dropped from courses.
  • Please visit Summer Sessions Drop for Non-Payment Page (scroll to the middle of the page for non-payment details).

Financial aid will be credited to students' accounts based on the number of units and session(s) in which they are enrolled.

• Waitlisted units DO NOT count towards disbursement.

Financial aid will be credited to students' accounts on the following dates:

• Session 1/Special Session: June 13, 2025
• Session 2: July 25, 2025

The Summer Advantage Grant will be disbursed at a later date. Students who are enrolled in 10 or more units, and complete academic participation by the applicable deadline, will receive a separate disbursement for this fund. Please visit Important Summer Dates for details.

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 10 units
• Must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file
  • Must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA/CADAA
• Considered a resident or eligible non-resident by the Office of the University Registrar
• Students are only eligible for one disbursement of the Summer Advantage Grant up to $1,100
• If a student is offered a Summer Advantage Grant, the grant will only disburse if the student completes academic participation by the deadline, and is enrolled in at least 10 units. Failure to meet these requirements will cause the grant to be canceled.

Please visit Important Summer Dates for details.

Important: Students will be emailed regarding Academic Participation during the summer term. It is the student's responsibility to participate in all registered courses at the beginning of each session.  

Students are responsible for managing any refunds received and expenses incurred while attending summer session(s). A student’s summer refund may be adjusted if the student has a prior balance on their account.

Direct Deposit is the preferred method for UC Davis students to receive their financial aid refunds.

• To sign up please visit Direct Deposit or contact the Student Accounting Office located at 2100 Dutton Hall for other options.

The initial summer refund will not include the Summer Advantage Grant as this grant is disbursed later in the summer term.

• Please visit Important Summer Dates for details. Be sure to budget carefully.

For general refund dates for your summer session, please visit Important Summer Dates.