Important Dates & Deadlines

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Summer 2026 Session Dates

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Merit and Financial Aid Are Available!

For detailed steps on how to register, please visit the Registration and Policies page and review the instructions or view all courses and register today! Course spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and therefore early registration is encouraged.

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Merit Scholarship

All students are eligible to apply for merit scholarships. Registration and merit scholarship applications are accepted and processed as space and funds allow. After the priority deadline, SAIC cannot guarantee funding will be available. Learn how to apply for a merit scholarship.

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Need-Based Financial Aid

Registration and need-based financial aid applications are accepted and processed as space and funds allow. After the priority deadline, need-based financial aid will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis—SAIC cannot guarantee funding will be available after this date.

Learn how to apply for need-based financial aid.

Note: Need-based financial aid is available to US residents only. International students may apply for a merit scholarship.