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.

Fall 2024 Semester – Important Financial Aid Information and Dates

 *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!