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  Use of Financial Aid Funds

  You may use your financial aid funds only for education expenses incurred at UDM for the noted academic year. Financial aid for a specific term can only be used for charges for that term, not to pay prior term balances.

  Financial aid does not cover certain charges. Check your account balance monthly for any unpaid charges. You are responsible for paying all balances due.

  We apply aid directly to charges on your UDM student billing account including tuition, some fees, housing and food, and other charges. Excess funds are released to you in the form of a "refund." Any subsequent charges are your responsibility. 

  Federal financial aid is only awarded for classes that apply to your degree or eligible certificate program. It does not apply to continuing education courses, American Language and Culture Program, courses you take after completing degree requirements, etc. 

  Many UDM scholarships are for tuition only. 

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  Enrollment & Attendance Requirements

  Enrollment Levels by Credit Hours

  Table showing enrollment requirements at various degree levels.

  	Undergraduate	Graduate	Professional
  Full-Time	12+	9+	12+
  3/4	9-11	7-8	9-11
  1/2	6-8	4.5-6	6-8

  Full-Time Enrollment is Assumed

  We assume that you will enroll full-time. You may enroll less than full-time, but you must be enrolled at least half-time in classes that count for degree credit to be eligible for most aid. Federal Pell Grant recipients will receive a portion of that federal grant for less than half-time enrollment.

  While there may be flexible enrollment deadlines offered by some programs, you should still be sure to register based on the official university's calendar. Not-for-credit courses do not qualify for financial aid. If you are repeating a course, take care that your school or college has not designated it as not-for-credit. If so, it is not eligible for aid and you may be required to repay some of your already disbursed financial aid.

  Our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (linked below), addresses situations such as enrollment in incomplete courses, repeated courses, and withdrawal from classes and the impact on financial aid. To remain eligible for financial aid, students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress toward completing their degrees.

  If you decide to reduce your enrollment level, keep in mind:

  • Some scholarships require full-time enrollment; you could lose your scholarship if you reduce your course-load and
  • Less than full-time enrollment may reduce future aid eligibility and Satisfactory Academic Progress
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  Dropping Classes and Withdrawal from the University

  We monitor enrollment levels each term. If you drop courses and fall below the minimum credit hour requirements, you may have to repay all or part of your aid. Consult with a financial aid officer before you drop a class. 

  When a failing grade is given due to a student not attending a class (or when a student stops attending), it is considered an unofficial withdrawal and you could be required to repay your aid. If you have questions about your enrollment and aid eligibility, contact our office.

  If you withdraw or are asked to withdraw from the university, you must inform the Office of Financial Aid immediately. If you have received a federal student loan, you will be sent information on completing required loan repayment exit counseling. Depending upon when you withdraw, you might be required to repay all or part of your aid.

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  Required Attendance

  Enrolling in courses is not enough to secure your financial aid. You must also attend the courses in which you enroll. The Office of Financial Aid is required to verify that students who receive a non-passing grade (any grade other than A, B, C, D, or P) in any class attended and had meaningful academic engagement. If you receive a non-passing grade in a course or no grade is reported, we will