Delawareans can start their UD degree tuition-free
Learn more about SEED Scholarships
Learn more about the SEED Scholarship
A University of Delaware education is more attainable than ever with the Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) scholarship. By beginning in UD's Flex Pathway (associate degree programs), you can attend UD tuition-free.
The state of Delaware funds SEED scholarships, which cover the cost of tuition for Delaware residents enrolled in a Flex Pathway.
Using the SEED Scholarship at UD
What is covered by the SEED Scholarship?
Students can receive a SEED Scholarship for up to 10 semesters. These funds cover tuition for an associate degree and up to two semesters towards a bachelor’s degree. That’s right… a student can earn a bachelor’s degree in four years, while paying tuition for only one!
What Flex Pathway programs are eligible for the SEED Scholarship?
| Why use your SEED Scholarship at UD? | ||
|---|---|---|
FREE SEED Scholarships are funded by the state of Delaware and cover tuition for eligible students enrolled in a Flex Pathway at UD’s Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown sites. |
FLEXIBLE Students can combine the cost savings of the SEED Scholarship with flexible options including full-time, part-time, online and on-campus learning at locations across the state: in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. Students wishing to continue their education on our Newark campus also experience an uninterrupted transition to a bachelor's degree program after completing their associate degree. |
FIRST RATE Flex Pathway offers a UD education of the highest quality. Students enjoy the benefits of a large university, including hundreds of student clubs, division I athletics, study abroad, exceptional academics and cultural events while receiving personalized attention from professors in small classes. |
Frequently Asked Questions about SEED Scholarships at UD
Students who wish to be considered for the SEED Scholarship must be admitted to an eligible Flex Pathway program (see programs above) and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). No separate application is required. UD’s FAFSA code is 001431.
To be eligible for a SEED Scholarship, you must be a Delaware resident, graduated from a Delaware high school and have a 2.5 GPA. View additional details on eligibility on our SFS website.
Yes! Students who graduate with their associate degree and have remaining semesters of SEED eligibility (have not reached the 10-semester maximum) may use the SEED Scholarship for their junior year at the University of Delaware. In other words, students who begin in UD's Flex Pathway can use the SEED Scholarship to pay for three out of four years of a bachelor's degree.
Students are required to be full-time during the first semester to be eligible for the SEED Scholarship. After that, students can enroll full-time or part-time. Eligibility has been extended to 10 semesters, giving scholarship recipients additional time to complete an academic degree program. This is especially important for students who need to extend their studies over longer periods of time in order to balance working full-time.
No. Students may be eligible for a SEED Scholarship no matter when they graduated from high school.
Yes! Students who complete their associate degree at Delaware Technical Community College may make the transition to UD for their third year and can use their remaining SEED Scholarship for up to two semesters on the Newark campus.
Yes. Eligible applicants include students with a GED or Delaware State Board of Education Endorsement Secondary Credentials.
Flex Pathway students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. GPA is calculated using all college-level credits attempted for SEED renewal in the next academic year.
No. The SEED Scholarship is available only for those students in eligible programs in Flex Pathway. If you are interested in receiving SEED, you can start in Flex Pathway and potentially use SEED funding to cover tuition for your junior year on the Newark campus if you have not reached the 10-semester maximum.
Yes! Recipients may take a year off without losing SEED Scholarship eligibility. Additional gaps in enrollment can be approved based on military or volunteer service, medical conditions or personal/financial hardship, but gaps in enrollment do not extend the five-year funding period.