The Sweet Summer Deal (SSD)—If you have a minimum 2.0 GPA and register for more than ten UAF SSLL or Center for Distance Edcuation (CDE) undergraduate credits, you can apply for the SSD. If your SSD application is approved, SSLL and CDE will pay the tuition for credits 11 through 14, AND, if applicable, you will receive a discount of up to 28% on your summer dorm housing.

Applications for the SSD are accepted through May 10, 2012. Allow two weeks for application processing. You can download, print, complete and deliver the application to SSLL in Eielson 216 or fax it to 907-474-5297. Be advised that this is a conditional deal. In order for SSLL to pay for the extra credits, you must complete ALL courses with a minimum of a C grade (2.0). If this condition is not met the tuition award and any housing discount offered through the SSD will be revoked and you will be responsible for payment of those costs.

Please note: Students who receive the SSD are not eligible for the SSLL Tuition Award and vice versa.

For more information, go to the Sweet Summer Deal page.

Undergraduate SSLL Tuition Awards—SSLL offers a limited number of three-credit undergraduate tuition awards for SSLL courses to qualifying students with financial need. SSLL awards cover tuition only. Textbooks and all other fees are the responsibility of the student.

The application process includes a personal statement addressing academic goals and financial need as well as statements of support from two professional references.

Applications are due:

• May 4 for MAYmester
• May 18th for the Full Session and Six-week Session I
• June 26 for Six-week Session II

*These dates are dependent on funding availability. Allow two weeks for application processing.

Please note: The tuition award can only be used for a course sponsored by SSLL that meets a graduation requirement as verified by your advisor. A course that is sponsored by SSLL can be identified by the section number starting with ‘F’ and followed by a number, not a letter. Contact SSLL if you have any questions about qualifying courses.

Students who receive the SSLL Tuition Award are not eligible for the Sweet Summer Deal and vice versa.

• New Students: This tuition award is available to a new student who is just beginning an academic career. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have accumulated no more than 12 university credits.
• Continuing UAF Students: This conditional tuition award is for UAF degree seeking students serious about their academic progress. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and completed FAFSA (used to determine financial need). Students must complete the course provided by the tuition award with a grade of C (2.0) or better. If the course is not successfully completed, the award will be withdrawn and the student will be responsible for tuition costs. Review the application form for additional information.
• Tuition Award Reference Form

SSLL Graduate Summer Tuition Awards – SSLL offers a limited number of tuition awards for continuing UAF graduate students pursuing their first post-baccalaureate degree. Qualifying students may receive up to $1000. Awards will be distributed to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until money runs out or until the May 1, 2012 deadline, whichever arrives first.

Please note: The tuition award can only be used for a course sponsored by SSLL that directly relates to your degree. It cannot be used for research or thesis credits or for courses sponsored by the Center for Distance Education. It may be used for qualifying individual study courses and special topic courses. Contact SSLL or the Graduate School if you have any questions about qualifying courses.

This scholarship fund provides two $500 scholarships to UAF undergraduate students registered for Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning (SSLL) courses*. Applicants must be pursuing their first post-secondary certificate, associate degree or baccalaureate degree. They must have college sophomore, junior or senior standing and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Applicants may be full or part-time students.

In order to be considered for this scholarship, applications (including essay) must be completed and submitted or faxed (907-474-5297) to the Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning office (Eielson 216) on or before April 29, 2011. Your application will be disqualified if one or more of the items are missing.

Earn and Learn—Students who are a minimum of 16 years of age and are registered for six summer credits are eligible for assistance finding student employment through UAF’s Earn and Learn program. Assistance with application documents as well as UAKjobs website navigation is available. The job posting application period is open from February 27 to July 11, 2012. During this time you can apply to the Earn and Learn posting so that your documents will be available for departments to review. Campus jobs are a great opportunity for students to learn how to balance work and academic responsibilities.

For information about academic and employment questions, contact SSLL at 907-474-7021 or email summer@alaska.edu. 

UA SCHOLARS
The UA Scholars Program will allow incoming freshman to use scholar funds during the summer. UA Scholars can put part of their $11,000 award to work sooner and get a head start in college by enjoying the many benefits of attending Summer Sessions at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is committed to providing every possible means of support to its current and perspective students. If you are planning to be a full-time student at UAF in the fall and you enroll in at least 12 credits this summer, you can use your UA Scholar funds. This will put your award to work for you immediately and open the door to many advantages available at Summer@UAF.

THE SUMMER ADVANTAGE
Finish an entire semester in one summer. Take up to 17 credits, a full semester’s worth, and get a jump on your college career. You could have one-eighth of your education completed before your fellow freshmen arrive on campus.

Lower tuition means your award is stretched further. A tuition increase will go into effect in the fall, which means this summer’s tuition will be the least expensive of your college career.

Summer is the perfect transition from high school to college. The transition from high school to college can be challenging. Summer classes help to relieve some of the pressure because there are fewer students, offering more personal time with professors.

There’s additional financial help available. If you are admitted to a UAF degree program, you are eligible to apply for financial aid for the summer. Qualifying students can receive up to $2,675 in Pell Grants. In addition, several of the research institutes on campus have identified summer student jobs for qualified UA Scholars.

On-campus academic support is available. Academic Advising, the Writing Center and the Math lab offer a well-supported learning experience.

Not all the activity is in the classroom. UAF Outdoor Adventures (LINK) offers hiking, kayaking, canoeing and other adventure opportunities all summer long. The Student Recreation Center (LINK) offers exercise and weight training equipment as well as open gym floors for everything from racquetball to volleyball to cricket. New in 2010 will be the Frisbee Golf course on campus.  

Make 2010 a UAF summer advantage for you. To learn more about how to use our UA Scholars award for summer contact your UA Scholar Coordinator, Jessica Bennett, at 907-474-5142, 800-478-1823, jlbennett@alaska.edu , or go to www.alaska.edu/scholars .  

For more information about Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning call 907-474-7021, toll free 866-404-7021, or email summer@uaf.edu .

UA SCHOLARS PROGRAM, AT A GLANCE

• The UA Scholars Award is an $11,000 scholarship that can cover eligible expenses such as undergraduate tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies and other educational costs incurred for attendance at the University of Alaska.

• Students eligible for the award are designated by their high school based on their academic standing at the end of their junior year.
• The Award is disbursed to eligible Scholars in the amount of $1,375 per semester for a total of eight semesters over a five-year period.
• Scholars are required to maintain full-time enrollment status (minimum of 12 credits) and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• More information is available at www.alaska.edu/scholars .