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1. Apply for Financial Aid Part-time students are eligible for federal student loans and grants, as long as they fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA requires that ...

Federal loans and Pell Grants can be used to cover the cost of a summer college term, but scholarships are limited.

The Education Department said the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available to everyone. For many families, submitting a FAFSA is key when it comes to covering college costs.