Office of Financial Aid

Welcome to the University of the District of Columbia’s Office of Financial Aid. We are committed 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.


Firebirds We Are Available to Serve You 24/7/365 !

Please contact our help hub at (202) 274-5941 or visit www.studentservices.udc.edu for assistance. Alternatively, you may email us at finaid@udc.edu. Please be sure to include your full name and student id number with your email inquiry.  You can expect a reply to your email within 1 to 2 business days.

Fall 2023 Semester – Important Financial Aid Information and Dates

Financial Aid Materials and Supplies Authorization Period     Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 25, 2023
www.udcshop.com                               
Follett All Access Program (Books) Opt Out Deadline TBD
https://www.udc.edu/enrollment-management/follett-access-textbook-program/
Opt Out Link
https://accessportal.follett.com/0742
Classes Begin  Monday, August 21st
Late Registration and Add/Drop Period Monday, August 21st – Sunday, August 27th
($150 Late Registration Fee Waived)
Attendance Verification Window (Instructors and Professors) Monday, August 28th- Saturday, September 2nd
 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal (Visit my.udc.edu, select Quicklaunch then StudentForms) Friday, August 25, 2023
Deadline to Apply for Residency (DC or Metro Tuition Rate)                                  Monday, August 28th
https://www.udc.edu/admissions/admissions/establishing-dc-and-metro-residency/Document  
Financial Aid Disbursements** Tuesday, September 4th
Allow the Office of Student Accounts up to 14 days to process and issue any refund that may be due to you.  
Window to opt out of University sponsored Health Insurance ($1,488) *** https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/udc September 13, 2023
Financial Aid Exit Counseling for Summer Graduates www.studentloans.gov Monday, November 27th
Required of all students who have borrowed Federal Student Loans while attending UDC.
Deadline to Accept Fall Financial Aid Award Offer Thursday, November 30th
myUDC Account: my.udc.edu    
 *Submission of an SAP Appeal does not guarantee approval. 
**Once aid has disbursed to your myUDC account my.udc.edu, allow the Office of Student Accounts up to 14 days to process and issue any refund that may be due to you.
 ***If your health insurance waiver is approved, the Office of Student Accounts will remove the health insurance premium from your student account.
Note: The above calendar is inclusive of student services dates only, please visit https://www.udc.edu/registrar/academic-calendars/  to view the academic calendar.

 *Submission of an SAP Appeal does not guarantee approval.  **Once aid has disbursed to your myUDC account my.udc.edu, allow the Office of Student Accounts up to 14 days to process and issue any refund that may be due to you.  ***If your health insurance waiver is approved, the Office of Student Accounts will remove the health insurance premium from your student account. Note: The above calendar is inclusive of student services dates only, please visit https://www.udc.edu/registrar/academic-calendars/  to view the academic calendar.

Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions (FAQs)

Attention Transfer Applicants to UDC who will seek Financial Aid

If you have or will request Financial Aid (via FAFSA), the University requires— for financial aid purposes — verification of high school completion.
In addition to your college transcripts, please submit a high school transcript or GED transcript to complete your admissions application.  This applies to Transfer applicants who intend to request UDC Financial Aid.  You will be denied packaging for Financial Aid if your high school transcript is not on file!

Virtual FAFSA Completion Assistance Available

Please contact Our Community Partner, The Educational Opportunity Center to schedule your appointment.

202.741.4730

*Please leave a voice mail message and a representative will return your call.


Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Students who need to speak with a Financial Aid Counselor may click on the below link that corresponds to their last name to make an appointment.

A-GB  | GE – OK | OL – Z


Mailing Address

Flagship Campus 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Bldg. 39, Suite A-133
Washington, DC 20008

Hours of Operation

8:30-5:00 (M-F)


Contact Us

Phone 202.274.5941
Fax 202.274.6060
Email finaid@udc.edu


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