Office of Financial Aid

Welcome to the University of the District of Columbia’s Office of Financial Aid. We have committed ourselves to helping students bridge the gap between their personal resources and the cost of attending school. We strive to maintain the highest standards of customer service to our students, staff, administration and the entire community.

Willis Parker, Director

 

Announcements

University of the District of Columbia Begins Participation in the Federal Direct Loan Program…

Beginning July 1, 2010, UDC will participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.  Students and parents who previously received loans through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program must now borrow through the Direct Loan Program.  For more information about Direct Loans, visit: http://www.direct.ed.gov/student.html. Students and parents who previously received loans through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program must now borrow through the Direct Loan Program.

Click here to read more about what you must do.

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2010/2011 FAFSA

The 2010/2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA is available online at:

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Start the application process by:

1. Applying for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov
   
2. Gathering all financial documents needed to complete the FAFSA
   
3. Completing the FAFSA on line at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

The University of the District of Columbia’s school code is: 007015.

The FAFSA must be completed to be considered for funding from all federal student aid programs, including the federal Stafford Loan.

Residents of the District of Columbia are encouraged to apply for funding from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) at www.osse.dc.gov.

APPLY EARLY!          APPLY EARLY!         APPLY EARLY!

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