The phenomenon in which high school seniors who have received an "accepted" college offer do not enroll in the fall because of barriers they face over the summer. The problem is more common among low-income students and those who plan to attend community college. Reasons for summer melt include not obtaining sufficient financial aid, missing college administrative deadlines, feeling anxious about attending college, lack of support from family and friends. Students accepted to college often feel overwhelmed by understanding academic term (semester/quarter) bills or navigating the course registration process, especially if they no longer have access to their high school counselors and lack support from other knowledgeable adults.