University Grants

The 91原创 offers a number of scholarships and grants based on a student's financial need, as well as academic performance. Eligible students will see these reflected in the financial aid notice. University funds offered are designed for tuition and mandatory fee charges, unless specified otherwise.

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First State Promise听

First State Promise is offered to Delawareans entering 91原创 as freshmen and is based on family income. Students with a family income of less than $35,000 receive a financial package that allows them to attend 91原创 at little or no up-front cost. The package covers tuition, fees, standard housing and food expenses.*

Students with family incomes between $35,000 and $75,000 will receive a financial aid package that covers their full tuition and mandatory fees; those with family incomes above $75,000 may also be eligible for some aid in addition to any merit scholarships they may have earned.听 听

To qualify, students admitted to 91原创 must file the (FAFSA) each year and meet the income requirements.**听

*Does not apply to transfer students or course-related fees for freshmen.

**Household size, as well as family assets in excess of $50,000, may affect eligibility for need-based grants. A family鈥檚 primary residence is not considered when evaluating a family鈥檚 assets. Students living at home may be eligible for need-based aid less than tuition due to lower cost of attendance. A student鈥檚 eligibility for grants and scholarships may change as income or assets change.

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Federal Pell Grant

听are offered based strictly on the student's Student Aid Index (SAI).听 Students eligible for these funds will see them reflected on the financial aid notice.

Federal SEOG

funds are offered on a first-come basis to Pell eligible undergraduate students based on their overall financial need. These funds are听disbursed to students directly by the University and are limited to the funds allocated to the University by the U.S. Department of Education. Students eligible for these funds will see them reflected on the financial aid notice.

State Grants

Delaware provides grant information for Delaware resident students at听. Non-resident students are encouraged to check their home states' higher education agencies or authorities for available state grant funding.

TEACH Grant

A听听is different from other federal student grants because it requires you to take courses needed to begin a career in teaching, and then perform a qualifying teacher role in order to keep the grant from turning into a loan.听 Interested students should visit Federal Student Aid's ite for eligibility criteria.

Merit Scholarships

91原创 applicants are reviewed for merit scholarships upon admittance.听 Merit scholarship guidelines can be found on Admissions' Financing Your Degree page.听

Current students enrolled less than full-time (12 earned credit hours) a semester will not be eligible for university-based aid unless they are a) seniors in their final fall or spring semester and b) have not already exceeded the 8 semester maximum term allotment. For seniors who otherwise meet the aid renewal requirements and are enrolled at least half time, university funds will be pro-rated based on the following scale:

听6-8 credit hours = 50%

9-11 credit hours = 75%

Endowed Scholarships

91原创's generous donors provide over 200 scholarships and grants for eligible students.听 Many endowments are offered based on specific criteria (e.g., college or major, merit, and/or financial qualifications).听 Typical amounts are $2000 per year.

All students who file the FAFSA are automatically evaluated each June for these scholarships, and selected recipients are notified in late July as financial aid packages are prepared.

A limited number of 91原创 endowments with special criteria can be found on our Additional Scholarship Resources page.

Music Scholarships

Students who audition to be accepted as music majors are considered for music scholarships during their auditions. These funds are competitive and are offered by recommendation after all auditions have been heard. All music majors who receive Department of Music talent-based 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 for additional information.

Athletic Scholarships

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.

ROTC Scholarships

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 three different types of . For questions on scholarships or anything related to U.S. Air Force ROTC, contact the Recruiting Flight Commander at (302) 831-2863.

91原创's Center for Global Programs and Services has a limited number of funds which it offers to qualified students.听 Students applying to a study abroad program are automatically considered for these need-based scholarships and are notified of any offers upon being accepted to a study abroad program.听 More information on study abroad funding may be found on the CGPS website.

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Center for Global Programs & Services Financing

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Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Student Loans

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

Interest rates and origination fee information can be found at .

First-time borrowers must complete and a .

Federal Perkins Loans

The federal government is discontinuing the and those loans are no longer available for origination.听 Students who have existing Perkin loans can review information on the .

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

The is a popular financing option for parents of undergraduate students.听 A FAFSA and a credit check are required.听 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 .

First-time borrowers must complete a .

Alternative Loans

Alternative (private) educational loans are offered from a variety of lenders. These loans require a credit check.听 Generally, students will apply for these loans using a credit-worthy U.S. co-signer.听 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 .

The lenders are presented for informational purposes only.听 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.

New Jersey residents may be interested in taking advantage of the NJ Class loan. More information can be found at the .听 A FAFSA is required.

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External (outside) scholarships are gifts that are offered by external businesses or entities.听Outside scholarships are similar to grants as they do not generally need to be repaid or earned through work. Offer amounts, eligibility criteria, and application procedures will vary by scholarship program.

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

External scholarship checks should be mailed to:
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91原创 Cashier's Office
413 Academy Street, Rm 250
Newark, DE听 19716

External scholarships are applied directly to student accounts and evenly split between Fall and Spring Semesters, unless 91原创 is expressly instructed otherwise by the offering agency.

Outside scholarships will be applied to the student account in the following manner:

Reduce unmet need

Reduce self help (student loan/work-study)

Reduce institutional aid to stay within need*

*If supporting organization indicates institutional aid should not be reduced, aid will be returned to the organization.

More information, including scholarship search engines, can be found on our Additional Scholarship Resources page.

Tuition benefits are educational assistance benefits paid by an employer for an employee鈥檚 spouse or dependents.听 These funds may be offered through a parent鈥檚 or guardian鈥檚 employment.听 Like university merit and need-based grants, these benefits are usually designed to offset tuition costs, though sometimes the employer may allow them to help cover mandatory fees as well.

When a student receives a full tuition benefit, all University-funded aid, including both merit scholarships and need-based grants, will be replaced by the benefit. For students receiving a partial tuition benefit, any University need-based grant will be replaced, while University merit scholarships may be retained as long as the total aid does not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees. Students who receive tuition remission or tuition exchange through the 91原创 are not also eligible to use a merit scholarship. However, if they cease to become eligible for the benefit, they are eligible to have the merit scholarship reinstated, if they continue to meet the eligibility critiera for the scholarship, for the remaining semesters of eligibility.听

Veterans benefits include financial and other forms of assistance made available by the Veterans Benefits Administration to veterans and their dependents.听 The 91原创 is committed to helping student veterans and military service members in their transition from military to college life.听 Student veterans can find information and dedicated support at the Student Veterans website.

For non-resident students receiving a residency credit as a result of veterans benefits, federal monies are not adjusted.听 However, University merit scholarships will be removed and University need-based grants will be adjusted, and possibly removed entirely, based on existing need.

Students no longer eligible for veterans benefits may request a review of University aid eligibility by contacting Student Financial Services.听

Employer Funding (Student)

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.听 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.听 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).

91原创 employees, their spouses, and their dependent children can use tuition remission, course fee waivers, or certain tuition exchange options to cover tuition costs.听 Find details on 91原创's Human Resources website.

Tuition Benefits

To apply the waiver, employees should complete the relevant Web Form for the waiver and term.

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Delaware youth who have spent all or some of their teenage years in Delaware foster care will be eligible to have their college tuition waived at public Delaware in-state schools (91原创, Delaware State University, and Delaware Technical Community College).

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Eligibility

Full-time and part-time students are eligible for the tuition waiver if they are a current resident of the state of Delaware, under 26 years of age and one of the following:

• Eligible for Delaware Chafee Education and Training Voucher program
• Spent 12 or more months in custody of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families between the ages of 14-18.

Eligible students must apply for all financial aid before being granted the tuition waiver for any leftover tuition and fees.听 Students may use the tuition waiver until they turn 26.

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Covered Costs

The tuition waiver covers total eligible costs of attending less any grants or scholarships the student receive including winter and summer sessions.听听It also covers year-round, traditional on-campus housing and dining (if enrolled full-time)

• If continuously enrolled full-time, the student is eligible for the waiver for up to 5 years, until the student earns a bachelor's degree, or until the student reaches the age of 26, whichever occurs first.听
• If at any time the student is enrolled part-time, the student is eligible for the waiver until the student reaches the age of 26 or the student earns a bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first.听

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How to Apply

Once accepted to 91原创 (or other participating school), or if currently enrolled, submit a request for a verification letter by completing an application through the Office of Child Advocate's website linked below. Provide this letter to the school, according to its procedures.

In the application form from the Office of Child Advocate, students should include proof of enrollment or admission by uploading an acceptance letter or other documentation of enrollment.

Upon receiving the eligibility letter from the Office of Child Advocate, students should email the 91原创 Tuition Waiver Program contact; Lauren Hunt.

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

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 student aid index (for need-based aid).

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

Required Documentation:

• Copy of the 2026 1099R
  
• Letter explaining the reason for the withdrawal
  • Appeals will be considered for withdrawals made for purposes of covering living expenses due to loss of employment