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.
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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.
Summer 2023 Semester – Important Financial Aid Information and Dates
Financial Aid Materials and Supplies Authorization Period | Monday, May 8 – Friday, July 7, 2023 |
www.udcshop.com | |
Follett All Access Program (Books) Opt Out Deadline | Tuesday, April 4th- Friday, July 7th |
https://www.udc.edu/enrollment-management/follett-access-textbook-program/ | |
Opt Out Link | |
https://accessportal.follett.com/0742 | |
Classes Begin | Session I: Monday, May 15th Session II: Monday, June 29th |
Late Registration and Add/Drop Period | Session I: Monday, May 15th- Friday, May 19th Session II: Thursday, June 29th -Friday, July 7th |
($150 Late Registration Fee Waived) | |
Attendance Verification Window (Instructors and Professors) | Session I: Tuesday, May 16th- Monday, May 22nd Session II: Wednesday, July 5th – Wednesday, July 12th |
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal (Visit my.udc.edu, select Quicklaunch then StudentForms) | Friday, June 9, 2023 |
Deadline to Apply for Residency (DC or Metro Tuition Rate) | Friday, May 19th |
https://www.udc.edu/admissions/admissions/establishing-dc-and-metro-residency/Document | |
Financial Aid Disbursements** | Monday, July 17th & July 18th |
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) *** www.firststudent.com | Session I: Wednesday,June 14th Session II: Sunday, July 16th |
Financial Aid Exit Counseling for Summer Graduates www.studentloans.gov | Friday, July 21st |
Required of all students who have borrowed Federal Student Loans while attending UDC. | |
Deadline to Accept Summer Financial Aid Award Offer | Friday, July 28th |
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.
Fall 2023 Semester – Important Financial Aid Information and Dates
Financial Aid Materials and Supplies Authorization Period | Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 25, 20203 |
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!