Financing Your Degree
What will UD cost you?
The University of Delaware is annually recognized as one of the best values in higher education for our academic quality and affordability. View full cost breakdowns and scholarship information for in-state freshmen, out-of-state freshmen, transfer students, international students and Flex Pathway students on their linked pages.
This tool is designed to provide you with an indication of what you may pay for a University of Delaware education. Your calculator results will include the amount and types of financial aid you may qualify for if you enroll at UD as a full-time college freshman. A more accurate financial award package is included with each offer of admission.
*The accuracy of your estimated award is based on the information you provide. This calculator is intended for incoming freshmen, entering the fall semester, pursuing their first undergraduate degree, and who will be enrolled full time. For US Citizens and permanent residents, the estimated awards are based on the assumption that the student will complete the FAFSA.
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Financial Aid:
Frequently Asked Questions
Applying for financial aid is one of the most misunderstood—yet important—parts of the admission process. We're here to help guide you through the process.
- Submit your University of Delaware (UD) admission application by Jan. 15. This is the only application you need to complete to be considered for UD merit scholarships. The application opens Aug. 1.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. File your FAFSA by using UD’s school code (001431).
File the FAFSA as close to the time you submit your UD application as possible to ensure timely notification of your full financial package. The federal government annually offers roughly $120 billion annually to college students through need-based grants, loans and work study. In addition to determining your eligibility for federal student aid, the University of Delaware uses the FAFSA when distributing grants.
We lead with our best offer for merit scholarships, therefore appeals for additional merit scholarship funding are not available. If you have extenuating circumstances not captured on the FAFSA, see the criteria for a need-based appeal on our askSFS form. Note that additional funding is not guaranteed.
Tuition Benefits for University Employees
If you are a University employee looking to use education benefits for your dependent(s), please click below for more information on tuition remission and Tuition Exchange (TE).
Tuition remission is tuition assistance for dependent children or spouses of a UD employee. Tuition Exchange is a scholarship opportunity for dependent students of faculty/staff at TE member institutions. The list of member schools and the Tuition Exchange application can be found at the Tuition Exchange website.
What is the process to apply for a TE scholarship at the University of Delaware?
Any freshman or transfer TE applicant must complete the UD application process and be officially admitted as a full-time undergraduate student. A TE online application must also be received by the Jan. 15 deadline for consideration. All freshman applicants will be notified of their award status by early March. Transfer and currently enrolled students will only be considered for a TE scholarship after the May 15 deadline.