Associate in Arts Program

The expanded SEED Scholarship is now available to more Delawareans!

• The expansion removes the age restriction for applicants, so Delawareans of all ages (not just recent high school grads) can be eligible for the tuition coverage.
  • Applicants over the age of 25 must meet a five-year Delaware residency requirement.
    
• All credit-earning programs are included, provided they lead to the award of an associate degree.
  
• Eligibility is extended to 10 semesters, giving scholarship recipients additional time to complete an academic degree program.  This is critical for those who are going to school while working full time.
• Recipients may attend school part-time after their first semester.
• Recipients may take a year off without losing SEED 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.
• Eligible applicants include students with a GED or Delaware State Board of Education Endorsement Secondary Credentials.
• SEED is now available to individuals with non-violent felony convictions.
• Associate in arts degree 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.
• Students who graduate with their associate in arts degree and have remaining semesters of SEED eligibility may use the SEED Scholarship for tuition during fall and spring semesters of their junior year (90 credit hours) at the University of Delaware.
  

University of Delaware will receive a set amount of funding from the State of Delaware for SEED Scholarship awarding.  UD will award SEED according to funding availability in the following order.

1. Students enrolled in the Associate in Arts Program
2. Pell-eligible graduates of the AAP, now in their junior year in a bachelor's program
3. Other graduates of the AAP, now in their junior year who meet the SEED criteria based on EFC (as determined by FAFSA)
   

These original SEED requirements still apply.

• The equivalency standards for Delaware home-schooled students shall be a complete home-schooled academic transcript.
• Undocumented students must meet the same eligibility requirements as documented students.  To qualify as an undocumented scholarship recipient, the student must have:  (a) attended a high school located within the state of Delaware for two or more years; (b) graduated from a Delaware high school; (c) applied for all campus-based financial aid (scholarships, etc.) for which s/he would be eligible; and (d) submitted a notarized Tuition Affadavit (available in UD's Student Financial Services) which certifies that a the student is an undocumented person and that s/he has filed an application to legalize his/her immigration status or will file an application to legalize his/her application status as soon as s/he is eligible.
• Individuals who lived in foster care under the jurisdiction of the Department of Services for Children and their Families at any point between the ages of 16 and 18, whether placed within or outside Delaware, qualify for the SEED Scholarship provided they meet in-state tuition residency requirements. These individuals must self-identify to Student Financial Services with proof of foster care status between the ages of 16 and 18.
• A student shall have satisfied admission standards as determined by AAP Program at the University of Delaware.
• A student shall have applied for all appropriate forms of financial aid for which the student is eligible including, but not limited to, the Federal Pell Grant, financial aid programs administered by the Delaware Higher Education Commission, and shall have accepted all such financial assistance offered or awarded to the student, except for loans. If Pell Grant funds cover full tuition, the SEED Scholarship will NOT be awarded. If Pell Grant funds do NOT cover full tuition, the SEED Scholarship will be awarded to cover the difference up to the cost of tuition.
  
• An eligible student must apply for financial aid by completing and submitting the FAFSA. A student must complete all institutional forms and supporting documentation as requested by the campus. A student should apply for financial aid by the priority date of April 1 of each year.
• Associate in arts degree students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.  GPA is calculated using all college-level credits attempted and reviewed at the end of Spring Semester to determine eligiblitiy for the next academic year.
• SEED Scholarship applies to fall and spring semesters only.
  

Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Student Loans

Students who submit a FAFSA and meet other eligibility requirements will be awarded Federal Direct Student Loans.  A portion of these loans may be subsidized, meaning they are interest-free while the student is enrolled in college.

First-time borrowers must complete entrance counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN).

The Federal Direct PLUS Program is a popular financing option for parents of undergraduate students.  A FAFSA and a credit check are required.  Students whose parents are denied the PLUS loan based on credit will receive an additional $4,000 (freshman/sophomore) or $5,000 (junior/senior) in Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan eligibility.

Interest rates and origination fee information can be found at studentaid.gov.

First-time borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Alternative (private) educational loans are offered from a variety of lenders. These loans require a credit check.  Generally, students will apply for these loans using a credit-worthy U.S. co-signer.  Alternative loans should be used only after students have exhausted federal loan eligibility.

Students who wish to learn more about alternative loans can find a list of lenders that are frequently used by our students on our alternative lender information site.

The lenders are presented for informational purposes only.  Lenders appearing on the list were chosen based on the lender's ability to receive electronic loan certifications, send Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), and fee structure. Most loans have zero fees for all borrowers. A few lenders may charge fees for borrowers with poorer credit and/or require that some payments be made while in school. Please read all fee and interest rate information carefully before AND after approval.

Employer Funding

Students eligible for tuition reimbursement from an employer upon submission of grades may defer payment of covered tuition and fees.

1. Financially clear the student account by selecting the relevant deferred option under Report Additional Credits.  Provide dollar amount of employee benefit in the Amount box and the employer's name in Comment box.
   
2. Make payment for remaining balance due by the term due date.

SFS will verify the tuition agreement and adjust the account due date to 30 days after final grades are published.

Third-Party Sponsorship

An organization that funds all or part of a student's education and wishes to be billed directly by the University is considered a third party sponsor.  The sponsor provides the student with a sponsor-approved voucher or letter of credit authorizing the University to invoice the organization for any applicable tuition/fees.

1. Submit all sponsor authorization documents, including sponsor-approved voucher or letter of credit, and the completed Third Party Sponsor Billing Agreement form to third-party@udel.edu.
2. Financially clear the student account.
   1. In My Finances, click the pencil icon to Report Additional Credits.
   2. Select "Third Party" from the Type dropdown.
   3. Enter amount.
   4. Enter comment explaining source of funding.
   5. Click "Save credits."
3. In order to record credits, you must click "Submit" (if no additional payment is due) or complete payment (if there is a remaining balance due).

University of Delaware is committed to helping student veterans and military service members in their transition from military to college life.  Student veterans can find information and dedicated support at the Student Veterans website.

Students can also seek additional funding through external organizations that offer scholarships.  These organizations may include local and national civic or business organizations.  In most cases, the awarding agency selects the recipient and determines the value of the scholarship.

External scholarship checks should be mailed to:
University of Delaware
Student Financial Services
30 Lovett Avenue
Newark, DE  19716

Additional information, including scholarship search engines, can be found on our External Scholarships listing.

Students who have experienced extenuating circumstances which impacted progress may submit an appeal to determine whether aid can be reinstated.  The appeal form is located in My SFS Docs.

Student Financial Services annually reviews recipients of University scholarships for renewability, based upon criteria including, but not limited to, enrollment status, grade point average, and expected family contribution (for need-based awards).

In some extenuating circumstances students may be able to appeal the loss of a scholarship by completing the Scholarship Renewal Appeal form.