Summer Loan Information

Hope College Loans --(Check back in February\March of 2010 to see if funds are avaiable)
Available only to current Hope students who enroll in classes on–campus during the summer terms and who demonstrated financial need during the 2008-09 academic year. The maximum amount you can borrow under this program is equal to your actual tuition charge. If you are uncertain about your financial need status, check with the Office of Financial Aid.

Interest does not accrue nor is repayment required while you maintain half-time enrollment (6+ credit hours) in college. Interest at 5% of the unpaid balance begins to accrue on the first day of the seventh month following the termination of half-time enrollment status. Repayment of the principal and interest normally begins seven months from the date of termination of enrollment at Hope and quarterly payments are required during the four-year repayment period (16 months).

Should you qualify for this Hope College Institutional Loan, you must complete the Hope Summer Loan Application.

Private and PLUS Loan Options
Private loans and Federal Direct PLUS Loans are available to help meet the costs of your summer studies. While these loans do charge interest while you are enrolled, they offer deferred payments of both principal and/or interest. Students must be enrolled at least half time (6 credits or more) to receive the PLUS loan.

These loans are available to students who (1) did not meet the need test required for the Hope College Summer Loan detailed above, or (2) will enroll in an off-campus summer session sponsored by Hope College, or (3) are eligible to borrow the Hope College Summer Loan, but want to borrow a larger amount to cover tuition and additional expenses. Click here for private loan information.

Application processing can take up to three weeks. If you need these funds prior to the start of classes, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to submit your application materials as soon as you have registered for classes!

Should you decide to borrow a private loan, you must complete the Summer Expense Sheet (coming February or March of 2010) as well as the appropriate loan application. Submit the Expense Sheet to the Office of Financial Aid after you have applied for the private loan through the lender.