
Have you fallen a bit behind? Or, do you want to get ahead? We have a catalog of summer classes you can take to meet your needs. Choose from in-person or online options offered throughout the summer months. 7 REASONS TO TAKE SUMMER COURSES AT SAINT ROSE You would like to improve your cumulative GPA. Remember, if you take a course off-campus only the credit transfers and not the grade. The only way to improve your Saint Rose GPA is to take classes here especially if you would like to replace a grade. You believe you may be behind in your degree requirements (at least 30 credits should be earned each year). You are trying to improve your class standing for financial aid purposes one credit can make a big difference! Stafford loan amounts are determined by the number of earned credits. See the chart below:0-29 earned credits= up to $5,500 per year as a dependant30-59 earned credits= up to $6,500 per year as a dependant60+ earned credits= up to $7,500 per year as a dependant Pell-eligible students might receive additional Pell funding by taking six or more credits over the summer at Saint Rose. You are trying to graduate early. Summer courses are discounted by almost 60%. Pay only $459 per credit as opposed to $1,130 per credit in the academic semesters. Youre trying to lighten your credit load in the fall if you are scheduled to take a particularly demanding course.