Summer Success & Aid Program
The Summer Success & Aid Program (SSAP) is a retention initiative that has been developed to support students' academic progress toward their degree.
SSAP provides summer funding for up to 8 credits and room and board support for students with high financial need who are behind in the completion of their Lehigh degree.
The application deadline is closed.
The decision date has passed. Acceptance and denial notifications have been sent out via email.
Thank you for your interest in the SSAP Program. Please contact the Office of Academic Transitions at inacadtr@lehigh.edu with any questions.
SSAP FAQ's
The deadline has passed.
The decision date has passed. Acceptance & denial notifications have been sent out via email.
If you are only taking online courses, you can still be part of SSAP.
Admitted students must attend a series of workshops, beginning in April and running through any summer session(s) in which they are enrolled. SSAP students must also keep 1:1 meetings with Katie Robinson during the spring and during the summer session(s) in which they are enrolled.
SSAP will only provide funding for on campus housing. However, in some cases, you may still be eligible for a meal plan or food stipend.
Students can only participate in SSAP for one summer.
SSAP will cover up to 8 credits of tuition. If you decide to take more credits, you can still participate in the program but will have to pay the remainder for your tuition.
SSAP finances up to 8 Lehigh credits. You may divide that into two sessions or take them in one session. SSAP provides funding for on campus housing and will fund a meal plan or provide a food stipend.
Yes. You may take courses in one or both sessions.
The workshops are a critical component of SSAP. Students may only miss one workshop during the program if they wish to be eligible for funding.
Yes. Please direct questions about this application directly to the Financial Aid Office.