Adjusting Your Aid for Non-Standard Enrollment

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At SAIC, tuition and financial aid are calculated per credit hour. If you decide to enroll in something other than the standard enrollment for your program (for example,15 credits/semester for undergraduates in fall or spring), notify SFS immediately by submitting an online Early Aid Actual Adjustment Form by the dates below so your aid can be calculated to match your enrollment. This will ensure more accurate invoices and statements. By submitting this form, SFS staff will update your award on Self-Service and notify you by email.

Semester	Aid Adjustment Form Priority Submission Date	Estimated First Bill Date
Summer	April 1	Third week of April
Fall	July 1	Third week of July
Winter	November 1	Third week of November
Spring	December 1	Third week of December

Requesting an Award Estimate

If you are considering taking more or less than your standard enrollment, you may want to request an estimate of your financial aid for different credit hour scenarios. This is helpful to students so that they can understand the financial aspect of being enrolled in a number of credit hours that are other than the standard enrollment (i.e., 15 credit hours for undergraduate, etc.). To get an estimate, access SAIC's online estimator here.

Please note that students must be enrolled at least half-time to receive Federal Direct Student Loans, however, can often receive pro-rated amounts of most SAIC merit scholarships and grants at any credit hour scenario and do not have to be enrolled full-time. Check your merit award offer letter for your specific enrollment requirements.