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Emergency Alert
UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Starting the Financial Aid Process

Where to Begin

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) requires all students applying for financial aid to first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Below are the steps you must follow to complete the FAFSA and apply for financial aid at UDC:

  • Gather all documents you will need in order to complete the FAFSA. You will need records of income earned in the year prior to when you will start school. You will also need records of your parent’s income information if you are a dependent student. If you are married, you will need to supply spousal information.  By having the below information available, it will ensure you provide accurate information and prevent unnecessary delays:
  • Your Social Security Number (if dependent, you will also need your parent(s)
  • Your driver’s license number
  • Your alien registration or permanent resident card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
  • Your W-2 Forms (if you earned income and did not file)
  • Your (and your parents if you are dependent) Federal Tax Transcript or Tax Return for the year you are applying.  It may be one of the federal tax forms below.  You may order a transcript online at irs.gov
    • IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ
    • Tax Return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federal States of Micronesia or Palau

NOTE: You are encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import your Federal Tax Information onto your FAFSA.  This will ensure accuracy and expedite the processing of your aid application.

  • Complete the FAFSA. This application is free. You should never pay to have this form completed. After the FAFSA has been submitted, you can expect to receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) electronically if you include an email address on your FAFSA. If not, you will receive a copy via mail. The SAR will inform you if you are selected for verification. It will also provide you with your remaining Pell and Subsidized loan eligibility.
  • Once your SAR is processed, it will be electronically provided to UDC via an Institutional Student Information Report or ISIR.  Should your FAFSA/ISIR be selected for verification the Financial Aid Office will electronically notify you if your Federal Tax Transcript a Verification Worksheet or other documents are required to complete your application for Federal student aid.
  • You may also need to complete an Authorization Form and may be required to complete other Financial Aid Forms as indicated in the electronic missing document notification emailed to you.  You may also check your MyUDC student portal or visit the Financial Aid Office should you have questions or need to visit with a Counselor.
  • Please visit the Financial Aid Forms page to complete the forms you may need to satisfy the documents required to complete your financial aid
  • Once your file is complete, an award notification will be emailed to you and placed in your MyUDC student portal.  Read about the types of aid available here.

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE SHOULD YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

Contact Us

Office of Financial Aid

202-274-5941
Fax: 202-274-6060
finaid@udc.edu

Van Ness Campus
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Building 39, Suite A-133
Washington, DC 20008

Hours of Operation
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (M-F)

Virtual Financial Aid Counseling

Click on the link below corresponding to your last name to schedule a virtual appointment with a financial aid counselor.

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