Winter & Summer Sessions
Winter & Summer Sessions
Winter and Summer Session attendance is optional. For the Winter session, educational costs are assessed and financial aid is determined along with Spring enrollment. In the Summer Session, educational costs and financial aid are determined separately from the standard Fall/Spring academic terms.
Winter & Summer Session Costs
2025 Undergraduate Winter Session
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Session Costs |
DE Resident |
Non-Resident |
Cost Per Credit Hour (up to 11 Credits) |
$608 |
$1,633 |
Full Time Enrollment (12+ Credits) |
$7,300 |
$19,595
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Mandatory Fees |
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Registration Fee |
$30 |
$30 |
Student Wellbeing Fee |
$77 |
$77 |
Student Comprehensive Fee |
$50 |
$50 |
Students in the Associate in Arts Program taking classes at one of the AAP Academic Centers will be charged tuition for those classes at the prevailing AAP rates. When taking classes on the Newark campus, AAP students will be charged the usual undergraduate rates shown in table above. Additional information on tuition rates and fees, including part-time tuition, Winter/Summer sessions costs, and a breakdown of mandatory (and related) fees, can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog. |
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2024-2025 Graduate Winter & Summer Sessions |
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Session Costs: |
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Cost Per Credit Hour* |
$1,069* |
Mandatory Fees: |
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Registration Fee |
$30 |
Student Wellbeing Fee |
$77 |
*The University of Delaware base cost per credit hour in 2024-25 is $1,069. Some programs have higher or lower rates based on various factors, including competitive market research and demonstrated success at their existing price point. Graduate rates are listed with each program and can be found on the Graduate Programs Tuition Rates page. Additional information on tuition rates and fees can be found in the Graduate Catalog. |
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Type of Aid
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Requirements |
How to Apply
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Federal Pell Grant (Undergraduate Student) |
- If you have already received a financial aid package based on full-time enrollment for the spring term, registering for winter session will not result in additional Pell grant funding.
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SFS will automatically review eligibility for students who have completed the FAFSA, are registered for the winter session, and who received Pell Grant funding during the proceeding semester.
Requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year and other specific eligibility requirements. |
| SEED Scholarship (Flex Pathways) | Students pursing an associates degree must meet maintained eligibility for the State of Delaware SEED grant . | Fill out the AskSFS form (selecting "financial aid" and then "Winter/Summer SEED request") to request a review for winter SEED eligibility. Students may request to use SEED for either winter OR summer in the aid year; a summer or winter term counts toward one of the ten semesters permitted for SEED eligibility. |
Alternative Loans (Student, Possibly with Cosigner) |
- Enrollment/eligibility and possible credit check requirements vary by lender. | Information on various alternative lender options, including links to loan applications, can be found at FASTChoice. |
Federal Direct Loan (including Graduate Student or Parent PLUS loans) |
- Any courses taken during the winter session will be combined with spring registration to determine federal aid eligibility. Annual federal direct loan aggregate limits will be reviewed to determine any increased loan eligibility. |
Requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year. Borrowers for PLUS loans must complete the PLUS application. |
Type of Aid
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Requirements |
How to Apply
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Federal Direct Loan (Student) |
- At least half-time enrollment: |
Requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year. |
PLUS Loan (Graduate Student or Parent) |
- At least half-time enrollment: |
Borrowers must complete the PLUS application. Also requires completion of the FAFSA for the current academic year. |
Alternative Loans (Student, Possibly with Cosigner) |
- Enrollment/eligibility requirements may vary by lender. |
Information on various alternative lender options, including links to loan applications, can be found at FASTChoice. |
Federal Pell Grant (Undergraduate Student) |
- Varies based on enrollment and Pell eligibility used during academic year |
SFS will automatically review eligibility for students who have completed the FAFSA, are registered for Winter or Summer Session courses, and received Pell Grant funding during the preceding semester. |
| SEED Scholarship (Flex Pathways) | Students pursing an associates degree must meet maintained eligibility for the State of Delaware SEED grant . | Fill out the AskSFS form (selecting "financial aid" and then "Winter/Summer SEED request") to request a review for winter SEED eligibility. Students may request to use SEED for either winter OR summer in the aid year; a summer or winter term counts toward one of the ten semesters permitted for SEED eligibility. |