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First State Promise

A four-year education at the University of Delaware should be within the grasp of every Delawarean. That’s why we created First State Promise, a financial package that brings a first-class education within the reach of all Delaware residents starting their four-year education at UD.

 

Who benefits from First State Promise?

First State Promise is awarded to Delawarians entering UD 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 UD 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.  

 

At UD, we don’t want the sticker price to stand in the way of a great education. Our First State Promise starts with students as they begin their college career on our Newark campus and continues throughout their undergraduate education. To qualify, students admitted to UD must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and meet the income requirements. No additional applications are necessary.

 

Affordable education: That's our First State Promise.

First State Pathways

Associate in Arts Program

 

The University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts Program (AAP) offers Delaware students a path to an associate degree with an option to continue to a bachelor's degree program.

Students who enroll in AAP begin their UD college career at a campus of their choice, in either Georgetown, Dover or Wilmington. The program offers University of Delaware courses – the same courses as on our Newark campus – taught exclusively by University of Delaware faculty. 

The courses in the Associate in Arts Program allow you to fulfill many requirements of a bachelor’s degree, and AAP students enjoy an uninterrupted transition from the associate degree program to a bachelor's degree program. Most students relocate to Newark for their junior year to complete their University of Delaware four-year degree.

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SEED SCHOLARSHIP

For students who begin in UD’s Associate in Arts Program full-time, the SEED Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for the first two years and may also cover a third year when students transition to UD’s main campus in Newark.  

There is no additional application to be considered for the SEED Scholarship. Students enrolled in the AAP are automatically considered for a SEED Scholarship as long as they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow the link below for more information.

SEED Scholarship

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS PROGRAM AND THE MARGARET H. ROLLINS SCHOOL OF NURSING

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

Beebe Healthcare's Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing and the University of Delaware now provide an educational pathway for nursing students in Sussex County at UD's Associate in Arts Program (AAP) in Georgetown.

Students will dually enroll in the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing and in the UD Associate in Arts Program (AAP). They will earn both a diploma in nursing and an associate in arts degree. After successful completion of the diploma program, students can work as a registered nurse, and if they chose, continue toward a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Dual Enrollment Nursing Application

Associate in Arts in Early Childhood Education

 

The associate degree program in early childhood education gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver high-quality care and education for children from the moment of birth to age five.
 
Through small classes, field experiences, partnerships with professionals and community programs, the early childhood education program helps students advance their education by gaining valuable work experience in early childhood care.
 

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Associate in Arts in K–8 Teacher Education

 

Are you interested in pursuing a teaching career? The K–8 teacher education program prepares outstanding elementary, middle school and special education teachers to meet the challenges of educating today’s diverse student population.


At our Georgetown and Wilmington campuses, you can earn an associate in arts degree while engaging in the same education courses and field research that you would find on our Newark campus. After successful completion of the associate in arts in K–8 teacher education, you can transition to UD’s Newark campus as a junior to complete your bachelor of science in education.

 

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Honors College

To get at the root of an issue and make a discovery takes insight and perseverance, traits honed in the UD Honors College. With opportunities for deep inquiry and research, along with small class sizes, the Honors College gives you the freedom to investigate whatever sparks your intellectual curiosity.

No matter which major you choose, the Honors College provides unique opportunities, a challenging and diverse academic environment and an encouraging living-learning community.

Honors College

World Scholars

Travel the world starting your first year at UD with the World Scholars program. Students admitted to this prestigious four-year program are driven by a desire to engage with other cultures, learn new languages, prepare for global careers and see the world. In their first year, World Scholars study for a semester in Rome, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Athens, Greece; or Auckland, New Zealand. They continue their global engagement on campus and spend another semester abroad their junior year.

Ideal candidates desire to live like a local anywhere in the world. Does this sound like you?

World Scholars

Scholars and Fellows programs

At UD, we know your interests go beyond your major, maybe even beyond your double major or your minors. Here, you’re encouraged to branch out and explore your passions. Our Scholars and Fellows programs allow you to engage in fields beyond your own, complementing your major without the commitment of a minor. 

Explore all six of our Scholars and Fellows programs.

Scholars and Fellows


 

Student Stories

Graduate Into Greatness

UD alumni have gone on to become TV personalities, NFL coaches, doctors, lawyers, engineers, artists and writers… even the president of the United States. We make sure our students leave campus on the right path to find their dream job. And the numbers speak for themselves: 94% of 2022 bachelor’s degree graduates are employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation.

Outcomes

Tuition and Fees for Delaware Residents

Learn more about your potential costs of attendance at UD. For an individualized estimate of the financial aid you may expect from the University, fill out the Net Price Calculator.

Financing Your Degree

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In-State Freshmen | University of Delaware
In-State Freshmen | University of Delaware
In-State Freshmen | University of Delaware