University of Dayton
PA-8: Affordability and Access

As a Catholic Marianist University, the University of Dayton values the inclusion of all members of our community. Because of this commitment, UD does not target or segregate low social-economic status students. It does, however, minimize costs for all students, including low social-economic status students through the Flyer Promise Scholarship Program. Flyer Promise scholars receive significant university- and donor-funded scholarship and grant assistance, a $4,000 textbook scholarship, and access to study abroad opportunities at no extra cost. The program also offers a range of academic enrichment, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. Since the start of the flyer promise scholars program four years ago University of Dayton alumnus and friends have donated over $6.5 million to the flyer promise scholars program. The program has set out to do exactly what it was designed to do in removing financial barriers for high-achieving underrepresented students at partner high schools. Additionally, we have seen that success come to fruition with our first cohort of Flyer Promise Scholars students with a graduation rate of 95%. “This program is an important part of the University’s commitment to affordability and accessibility,” said Jason Reinoehl, vice president for strategic enrollment management. “It also aligns with our vision to create a more diverse and inclusive campus and our mission as a Marianist, Catholic university to build a community of servant leaders.” "I am so proud of each and every student for what they have accomplished," said Dean of Admissions Donnell Wiggins, who oversees the program. "They have persevered through ups and downs; they have changed our campus for the better by starting new organizations like our first Hispanic fraternity; they have served as resident advisors, peer mentors, and president's emissaries; and some have even secured job offers months before graduation. They are change agents. They're going to influence the world in a meaningful way.” https://udayton.edu/news/articles/2021/04/flyer_promise_scholars_graduating.php
https://udayton.edu/magazine/2021/03/promises-kept.php

UD participates in the Montgomery County College Promise. With this partnership, UD contributes half of the expenses towards a full-scholarship to local students, 8 students in 2020-2021. The College Promise program contributes the other half. These students are part of the Flyer Promise Scholarship program.

UD Sinclair Academy: The UD Sinclair Academy allows students to begin their studies at Sinclair Community College and earn a bachelor's degree from UD. As a first and second year student, the student will be enrolled at Sinclair College and have access to a variety of benefits at UD including:
Admission to UD by continuing academic success and following the guidelines in the respective program articulation agreement;
Regular meetings with a UD academic advisers to ensure you stay on the path to success;
A UD student ID card, UD email address and access to UD's internal website that offers information about campus activities and resources;
Access to the University's fitness resources;
Complimentary admission to regular season home athletics events for the Dayton Flyers;
Participation in UD's more than 270 students organizations;
Access to the Multi-ethnic Education and Engagement Center, where students can become part of a peer mentoring program;
Access to build an individualized co-curricular transcript and e-portfolio;
Opportunity to participate in the Pride of Dayton Marching Band;
Access to free Flyer Bus to ensure access to UD's campus;
Access to programs and services to help transition from Sinclair to UD, including access to student success professionals who can provide holistic assistance to help students succeed.
Additional benefits upon transferring to UD:
Eligibility for financial aid designed specifically for UD Sinclair Academy students;including a locked-in net tuition rate that students receive upon admission to the Academy.
Summer or Fall study abroad opportunity;
Textbooks scholarship for up to five full-time semesters.

Fixed Net Tuition: UD provides a four-year approach to tuition which allows students and their families to evaluate before enrolling whether UD is affordable and to plan for costs. UD provides a four-year overview of costs and the promise that net tuition cost will stay the same all four years. The fixed net tuition approach means that students experience no increases to net tuition. Scholarships and grants increase each year to offset any tuition increases. UD doesn't have fees or surcharges, so students won't be surprised with their bill. As part of this effort for fixed tuition costs, students who attend an official campus visit and file the FAFSA, receive up to $4,000 for textbooks over four years.

Additionally, when a student files the FAFSA, they are considered for institutional funded need-based aid. If a family is considered low income, the family will be considered for additional need based aid including student loans and student employment opportunities based on their remaining financial need. UD has been increasing need-based funding for students: https://udayton.edu/affordability/index.php

UD supports non-traditional students through the Adult Degree Advancement Program, UD-Sinclair Academy, military-friendly initiatives, and a Veterans Committee. The Adult Degree Advancement Program is specifically designed for students 24 years of age and older who wish to attend the University of Dayton part-time. The program allows students to complete a bachelor's degree at their own pace. Day and evening classes are available.

UD/Sinclair Academy provides a pathway for students to begin studies at Sinclair College and graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton, providing flexibility and greater affordability for non-traditional students. Since spring 2016, UD has accepted 117 students into our UD/Sinclair Academy.

UD supports veterans with a student development staff position dedicated to a military transfer initiative. A Veterans Committee composed of faculty, staff, and students is tasked with identifying students and supporting needs of veterans on campus.

UD's Catholic and Marianist values underscore an intentional commitment to a student-centric, inclusive focus when developing and implementing new programs. With each new program or initiative, its impact on how it may change and shift our culture requires that we consider how we are going to support our students and how we going to support our faculty and staff in supporting all of our students.

additonal URLs:

https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/upward_bound/index.php
https://udayton.edu/fss/your_veteran_services/faq.php
https://udayton.edu/affordability/index.php