Financing Your Degree
College is an investment in both time and money. At the University of Delaware, we guarantee you an excellent education at a great value. We work hard to keep our tuition affordable while maintaining the highest of academic standards. The University of Delaware is annually recognized as one of the best values in higher education for our academic quality and cost.
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 January 15. This is the only application you need to complete to be considered for UD merit scholarships. The form opens August 1.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. File your FAFSA by January 15 using UD’s school code (001431). The form becomes available October 1.
File the FAFSA by January 15 to ensure timely notification of your full financial package. The federal government offers roughly $120 billion annually to college students through need-based grants, loans, and work-study funds. In addition to determining your eligibility for federal student aid, the University of Delaware uses the FAFSA when distributing grants. Check with your individual state about filing deadlines as state funding is limited in some instances and states may have separate deadlines.
The University of Delaware notifies students of merit scholarships starting by the end of December, and those admitted after that date should expect to hear approximately two to three weeks after their admission decision is released. For out-of-state students who have completed the FAFSA, full financial offers, including eligibility for need-based grants and loans, will be available around this time as well. In-state students who have completed the FAFSA will receive financial-aid eligibility information in late January/early February. Once finalized, merit scholarship letters and offer notices are mailed to students and are available on their My Blue Hen Home portals as well.
Remember: Completing the FAFSA is essential for securing most types of financial support for college. In addition to federal grants and loans, the University of Delaware and various states and scholarship programs use the form to assess eligibility for their aid programs.
Students who wish to be considered for additional need-based grants may submit appeals if they have had a significant change in their financial situations since filing the FAFSA. Please refer to the FAFSA Adjustment Appeal to determine whether or not you would be a candidate* for a need-based grant appeal. If your situation falls in one of the eligible categories, complete the form. Note that additional funding is not guaranteed.
*If you are not eligible for a need-based appeal but still have concerns with financing a University of Delaware education, you can let us know by completing an additional aid inquiry and detailing your concerns. The University attempts to provide our best financial aid offer up front, and funding provided after the initial offer notice is limited.
2022-2023 Undergraduate Newark Campus Rates |
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Semester Costs* |
DE Resident |
Non-Resident |
Full Time Tuition (12+ credits) |
$6,685 |
$17,945 |
Mandatory Full Time Fees |
$1,020 |
$1,020 |
Room & Board (Standard) |
$7,117 |
$7,117 |
Semester Total |
$14,822 |
$26,082 |
Academic Year Total |
$29,644 |
$52,164 |
Indirect Costs |
$2,800 |
$2,800 |
Total Cost of Attendance
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$32,444 |
$54,964 |
*Individual costs may vary based on program of study. Students enrolled in the Lerner College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering, and the School of Nursing will be assessed a differential charge, which helps align resources with the cost of instruction in these Colleges. Additional information on tuition rates and fees, including part-time tuition, special sessions costs, and a breakdown of mandatory (and related) fees, can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog. |
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2022-2023 Associate in Arts Program Rates |
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Semester Costs |
DE Resident |
Non-Resident |
Full Time Tuition (12+ credits) |
$2,220 |
$5,542 |
Mandatory Fees |
$155 |
$155
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
$2,375 |
$5,697 |
ACADEMIC YEAR TOTAL |
$4,750 |
$11,394 |
Estimated Indirect Costs
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Transportation |
$2,300 |
$2,300 |
Books & Supplies |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
Clothing & Miscellaneous Expenses |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
INDIRECT COSTS TOTAL |
$4,300 |
$4,300 |
Total Cost of Attendance |
$9,050 |
$15,694 |
Additional information on tuition rates and fees, including part-time tuition, special sessions costs, and a breakdown of mandatory (and related) fees, can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog. |
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At the University of Delaware, we believe our top-quality education should be affordable to every Delawarean. With our First State Promise, we aim to do that.
For Delaware residents with family incomes of less than $75,000,* we aim to cover your tuition costs at UD—with grants and scholarships, money that does not need to be paid back.
Families with incomes greater than $75,000 or who have assets over $50,000 may also benefit from UD's First State Promise by receiving grant funding as part of their financial aid offer.
Our First State Promise is for University of Delaware undergraduate students who will attend the Newark campus full time. To qualify, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year, showing demonstrated financial need. A student’s eligibility for grants and scholarships may change as the number in the household, income or assets change.
For an individualized estimate of the financial support you may expect from the University, please refer to our Net Price Calculator.
*Household size as well as family assets in excess of $50,000 may affect eligibility for need-based grants. A family’s primary residence is not considered when evaluating a family’s assets. Students living at home may be eligible for need-based aid less than tuition due to lower cost of attendance.
Academic (Merit) Scholarship* |
Typical Amount Offered** |
Renewability |
|---|---|---|
| UD Trustee Scholarship | $4,000 - $6,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
| UD Presidential Scholarship | $2,500 - $4,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
| UD Provost Scholarship | $1,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
**The chart represents typical merit scholarships at UD, and it is intended to indicate the range of merit scholarships potentially available at UD. Merit offers are based on an internal calculation that is not the same as high-school reported GPA. Actual scholarship amounts and names may vary.
**Please note this chart was updated on January 14, 2021, to better reflect scholarship bands and names, and it is intended to indicate the range of merit awards potentially available at UD. Also note merit award offers are based on an internal calculation that is not the same as high-school reported GPA.
The University has some endowments made available to students on behalf of our generous alumni and donors. These scholarships often have specific criteria, like college or major, as well as merit and financial need. The average amount of these scholarships is $2,000 per year.
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) offers financial assistance for education to Delaware residents in the form of scholarships that help offset college costs. See scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org for additional information on application deadlines.
SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarships are funded by the State of Delaware and cover tuition for eligible full-time students enrolled in the Associate in Arts Program (AAP) at our Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown locations. SEED Scholarships are not offered to students who choose to begin their bachelor's degree pursuits at the University of Delaware in Newark.
A SEED Scholarship can be applied to an associate degree program, then potentially up to one year toward a bachelor's degree at UD for those transitioning from AAP to the Newark campus. The free tuition can be applied to up to 10 semesters, with no more than two semesters applied toward the bachelor's degree.
Students who wish to be considered for the SEED Scholarship must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). No separate application is required, though UD cannot pay the SEED Scholarship to the student account until it has received the student's final high school transcript.
Students who audition to be accepted as music majors are considered for music scholarships during their auditions. These scholarships are competitive and are offered by recommendation after all auditions have been completed. All music majors who receive School of Music scholarships may be required to participate in more than one ensemble.
In addition, students who participate in the Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band are eligible for a scholarship. Visit the School of Music's website for additional information.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics grants performance-based scholarships in all sports in compliance with NCAA Division I regulations and guidelines. Amounts vary. For more information, contact the Athletics Department, at (302) 831-4006, or complete the Prospective Student Athlete Questionnaire.
U.S. Army: Two and three-year scholarships are available for enrolled and non-enrolled on-campus students. For more information on scholarships or anything related to Army ROTC, contact the Recruiting Officer at 1-800-830-ROTC.
U.S. Air Force: There are two different types of scholarships (see here for additional information). For questions on scholarships or anything related to U.S. Air Force ROTC, contact the Recruiting Flight Commander at (302) 831-2863.
A student is offered a need-based grant to meet the remaining demonstrated financial need after taking other sources of aid into consideration (see above). Please note that the amount of the need-based grant may be adjusted when we are made aware of other scholarships and grants after initial awarding or if there is a change to the EFC. In addition, students living on campus may also be offered the On-Campus Need-Based Grant to support their cost of living. This grant is only available to students when living in on-campus housing.
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include school code 001431 after Oct. 1. Admitted students are encouraged to file by January 15 to receive their full financial package as early as late January, but students will be evaluated for need-based funding anytime they file their FAFSA through the May 1 admissions deadline.
The University of Delaware offers a variety of grants and scholarships (money that does not have to be repaid) to students during the admission process. A separate application is not required and all first-year out-of-state students are reviewed for these merit scholarships based upon all materials and information supplied with the application for admission.
See below for general guidelines. Final offers may differ per student based on their unique combination of academic credentials. For an individualized estimate of the financial support you may expect from the University, including additional need-based estimates, please refer to our Net Price Calculator.
Academic (Merit) Scholarship* |
Typical Amount Offered** |
Renewability |
|---|---|---|
| UD Trustee Scholarship | $15,000 - $17,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
| UD Presidential Scholarship | $12,000 - $15,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
| Destination Delaware Scholarship | $10,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
| UD Provost Scholarship | $6,000 - $8,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
| Delaware Scholar Award | $2,000 - $3,000 Per Year | These scholarships are renewable as long as students continue to meet a 3.0 GPA and earn 12 credits each semester. See here for additional scholarship terms and conditions. |
**The chart represents typical merit scholarships at UD, and it is intended to indicate the range of merit scholarships potentially available at UD. Merit offers are based on an internal calculation that is not the same as high-school reported GPA. Actual scholarship amounts and names may vary.
**Please note this chart was updated on January 14, 2021, to better reflect scholarship bands and names, and it is intended to indicate the range of merit awards potentially available at UD. Also note merit award offers are based on an internal calculation that is not the same as high-school reported GPA.
While academic scholarships are offered based on a student’s accomplishments (merit), the University provides additional funding based on the estimated financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using school code 001431, after Oct. 1. Admitted students are encouraged to file as soon as possible (but no later than Jan. 15) to receive their full financial package within weeks of the admission offer, though students will be evaluated for need-based funding anytime they file their FAFSA through the May 1 deposit deadline.
Renewability: Institutional need-based grants are renewable for up to eight total semesters provided students continue to demonstrate relatively consistent levels of financial need and meet the other terms and conditions associated with these offers.
Students who audition to be accepted as music majors are considered for music scholarships during their auditions. These scholarships are competitive and are offered by recommendation after all auditions have been completed. All music majors who receive School of Music scholarships may be required to participate in more than one ensemble.
In addition, students who participate in the Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band are eligible for a scholarship. Visit the School of Music's website for additional information.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics grants performance-based scholarships in all sports in compliance with NCAA Division I regulations and guidelines. Amounts vary. For more information, contact the Athletics Department, at (302) 831-4006 or complete the Prospective Student Athlete Questionnaire.
U.S. Army: Two and three-year scholarships are available for enrolled and non-enrolled on-campus students. For more information on scholarships or anything related to Army ROTC, contact the Recruiting Officer at 1-800-830-ROTC.
U.S. Air Force: There are two different types of scholarships (see here for additional information). For questions on scholarships or anything related to U.S. Air Force ROTC, contact the Recruiting Flight Commander at (302) 831-2863.
The University has some endowments made available to students on behalf of our generous alumni and donors. These scholarships often have specific criteria, like college or major, as well as merit and financial need. The average amount of these scholarships is $2,000 per year.
Are there scholarships for transfer students?
New transfer students who currently attend a community college and are members of Phi Theta Kappa may be eligible for a Phi Theta Kappa scholarship. For more information on this scholarship, view the criteria below.
All UD students who have completed the FAFSA for the next academic year are reviewed for University Endowed Scholarships after spring semester UD grades are finalized. Select your population below for additional information on funding for transfer students.
Need-Based Financial Aid
The University of Delaware considers transfer students for aid based on financial need, and this requires submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Need-based aid may come in the form of federal grants and loans. File the FAFSA or update your existing FAFSA using UD's school code, 001431, to be considered for all possible need-based aid. You must file a new FAFSA form each year to be considered for ongoing financial aid.
Fall Deadline:
- Begin FAFSA filing: Oct. 1
- Recommended deadline for FAFSA filing: Jan. 15
Once you submit your FAFSA using UD’s school code, Student Financial Services will notify you when your financial package is available on your My Blue Hen Home student portal.
Phi Theta Kappa Awards (PTK)*
Transfer students who are currently attending a community college will be considered for scholarships valued at $2,000 per year for in-state students if they:
Are a member of Phi Theta Kappa
Have completed at least 30 credits (at their current community college)*
Continue to maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
Enroll and earn 12+ credits each fall and spring semester
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
*Although not required, it may be more financially and professionally beneficial to earn your associate's degree at your current community college before enrolling at UD.
Delaware Resident Transfer Grant
In-state students transferring to UD are evaluated for need-based grants ranging from $500 - $3,500. You must file the FAFSA to be considered.
- Students offered this grant must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and earn 12+ credits each fall and spring semester once enrolled at UD. The grant will be reevaluated yearly based on the current year’s FAFSA.
Endowments (Donor Scholarships)
The University has some endowments made available to students on behalf of our generous alumni and donors. These scholarships often have specific criteria, like college or major, as well as merit and financial need. The average amount of these scholarships is $2,000 per year. All UD students who have completed the FAFSA for the next academic year are reviewed for University Endowed Scholarships after final spring semester UD grades are finalized.
Phi Theta Kappa Awards (PTK)*
Transfer students who are currently attending a community college will be considered for scholarships valued at $6,000 per year for out-of-state students if they:
Are a member of Phi Theta Kappa
Have completed at least 30 credits (at their current community college)*
Continue to maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
Enroll and earn 12+ credits each fall and spring semester
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
*Although not required, it may be more financially and professionally beneficial to earn your associate's degree at your current community college before enrolling at UD.
Non-Resident Transfer Scholarship*
Out-of-state transfer students will be considered for a scholarship, renewed up to four semesters and valued at $2,500 per semester ($5,000 per year), if they:
Transfer at least 30 credits*
Have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA from all institutions*
Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Enroll and earn 12+ credits each fall and spring semester
*A scholarship can only be officially offered when we have received your final college transcripts.
Endowments (Donor Scholarships)
The University has some endowments made available to students on behalf of our generous alumni and donors. These scholarships often have specific criteria, like college or major, as well as merit and financial need. The average amount of these scholarships is $2,000 per year. All UD students who have completed the FAFSA for the next academic year are reviewed for University Endowed Scholarships after final spring semester UD grades are finalized.
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. Tuition remission is tuition assistance to dependent child(ren) 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 www.tuitionexchange.org.
Any first-year 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 January 15 deadline for consideration. All first-year 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 1st deadline.