Students in UD Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) noncredit programs may be eligible for financial assistance and discounts.

To request applicable discount codes, or for more details about financial options, please contact the UD PCS Registrar at 302-831-7600 or continuing-registration@udel.edu.

ONLY ONE DISCOUNT OR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CAN APPLY PER REGISTRATION

• Early registration promotions
• Other discounts
• Payment plans
• Scholarships and grants
• Private loans
• Tax credits

Early registration promotions

• Super Early Bird registration discount — deadline Monday, Dec. 15, 4:30 p.m. — Use coupon code SUPEREB to register online with the lowest program cost each semester.
• Early Bird registration discount — deadline Tuesday, Jan. 20, 4:30 p.m. — Use promo code EBIRD to register online and pay in full by the applicable early bird discount deadline.
• Early Bird refund deadline — Jan. 20, 2026, 4:30 p.m. — A full refund is available if you withdraw from a spring 2026 noncredit program if written notice is received via mail or email by the stated deadline. Click here for details and instructions.

Other discounts

• UD alumni & student discount — For graduates of UD programs as well as currently matriculated students (15% discount).
• UD employees — A UD employee discount may be applicable to select programs. Please email continuing-registration@udel.edu for details.
• Military discount — Applies to active military as well as veterans with appropriate documentation (15% discount).
• Group discount — For two or more individuals registering from one organization (15% discount).

Payment plans

• A credit card payment plan is available for selected noncredit professional development programs, with a $50 processing fee.
• Payment plan registration must be made by phone during UD PCS Registrar business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Credit card down payment is required at the time of phone registration.
• Remaining payments are autocharged approximately monthly according to each program’s payment plan schedule.
• To request a payment plan form, including the current semester’s payment schedule, or for other details, please contact the UD PCS Registrar at continuing-registration@udel.edu or 302-831-7600.
• Click here for an overview of payment plan schedules and payments.

Scholarships and grants

• UD Professional and Continuing Studies Scholarships
  • Continuing Education Scholarships — One-time, partial funding for qualified applicants with substantial financial need who complete the scholarship application and provide all the required documentation.
    Application deadline: Applications and all supporting documentation must be received two weeks prior to the start of the program; please submit early for best consideration. For questions or further information, contact the ACCESS Center at access-advise@udel.edu or 302-831-8843.
  • Economic Competitiveness Scholarship—for eligible individuals currently receiving unemployment insurance, or who have recently lost their employment. View the online application for details.
• Test Prep Scholarships — Need-based financial aid is available for students enrolling in ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE or LSAT test prep programs offered by UD PCS. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to submissions received three weeks prior to the applicable course start date. Click here for the online application.
• Veterans benefits — Specific noncredit programs are approved for funding; call 302-831-1138 for details. Contact the Veterans Affairs regional office at 1-888-442-4551 to determine individual benefit eligibility. When eligibility is determined, please submit a copy of your DD-214 (if discharged, VA 22-1990 (if active), or NOBE (if active Reserve or National Guard) when you register.
• ONLY ONE DISCOUNT OR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CAN APPLY PER REGISTRATION.

Private loans

• Examples of private loans include obtaining a loan from your bank or credit union, or the Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan (select University of Delaware Noncredit, code 00143198 from the drop-down menu).

Tax credits

• Taxpayers may be able to claim tax credits or deductions on their federal income tax. Call 302-831-1138 for a Confirmation of Tuition letter if required. Please note the registrar’s office does not supply a Form 1098-T, as the Confirmation of Tuition represents accepted documentation. Please note that noncredit courses and programs are not eligible for FAFSA.