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Costs and Financial Aid

A University of Denver education represents an investment in your future. A DU degree makes employers take notice, and it opens doors into the top-ranked graduate and professional programs in the country.

Some quick facts about financial assistance to undergraduates at the University of Denver:

• 77% of DU students receive some form of financial assistance
• 43% of students receive some form of need-based aid
• The middle 50% range of need-based awards for first-year students- $10,673 - $26,502.  Eligibility for need-based awards are determined by the results of the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE applications.

Estimated Direct Costs, 2008-2009 Academic Year:

Academic Scholarships (Merit-Based Awards)

The University of Denver offers Merit-Based scholarships to students of exceptional talent and academic ability.  Please visit our Scholarship page for more information.

Financial Aid (Need-Based Awards)

The Office of Financial Aid works with each admitted student to make DU affordable. To receive consideration for need-based funds, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  You will also need to submit the CSS PROFILE if you are a first-year or transfer student entering DU.  Depending on your financial circumstances, you can obtain need-based grants in addition to a merit award.

Your financial aid award may include a mix of federal, state and institutional grants, scholarships and loans. Most awards are renewable throughout your four years at DU if you continue to meet eligibility requirements.

How to apply for Financial Aid

Follow the steps below as a simple and convenient guide to apply for financial aid at the University of Denver.  You can also view a video about applying for financial aid, which outlines the process for students.

Step 1:
Complete the CSS PROFILE for 2009-2010.  Be sure to include the DU school code of 4842.

Step 2:
Complete the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Be sure to include the DU school code of 001371.

Step 3:
The Office of Financial Aid may contact you by email for additional documents, including 2008 tax returns or Federal Verification forms.  Please respond quickly to these requests to avoid delays in your financial aid award notification

For complete information and detailed instructions on applying for financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more.

Office of Financial Aid
2197 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208
Telephone: 303-871-4020
Fax: 303-871-2341
E-mail: finaid@du.edu

Office hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time