<p>Hi, I'm considering applying to Summer Institutes. Hopefully it isn't too late - I haven't started on the app yet.</p>
<p>Is this program worth going to?</p>
<p>Does it help with future college admissions?</p>
<p>Is there any financial aid for this program, need-based or merit-based?</p>
<p>I'm sure it'll count as something very positive that you've done with your summer; however, since admission is not very competitve, it won't help you significantly. If you want a summer program to act as a major hook, take a look at RSI: Research Science Institute.</p>
<p>That said, if you do enroll in EPGY summer program make sure you do well in the classes you take. Having an A for example in multivariable calc can help.</p>
<p>I'm not sure about fin aid.</p>