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j. Scholarships will cover Winter and Summer terms. Financial Aid
Only under special circumstances will a student be The level of financial aid is determined after a comprehensive
permitted to take a semester off without forfeiting his/her
scholarship support after obtaining the approval of the assessment of the candidate’s eligibility based on need.
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. This can be granted Financial support may range from 10 percent to 30 percent
once only during his study plan with supported document waiver on tuition fees.
submitted to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
k. Scholarship and Student Aid Office will not cover any Initial Eligibility Requirements:
repeated courses including courses graded such as F,
WA, and W. a. Students with a UAE permanent resident visa enrolled in
an undergraduate program at ADU excluding international
l. Students are not required to reapply after receiving the and GCC candidates.
scholarship. Scholarship will be renewed automatically
as long the eligibility requirements are maintained. b. Demonstrable evidence of financial need as supported
in application documents, submissions and upon further
investigation.
c. Evidence of a minimum grade of 70 percent on finishing
examinations from secondary education for first year
students and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
2.75 for the continuing students.
d. Meeting the English language proficiency requirements
as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research.
Ongoing Financial Aid Maintenance Requirements:
A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75.
A minimum of 6 passed credit hours per semester.
Completion of 20 hours community service per semester.

Rules and Regulations
The following rules and regulations shall apply to financial
aid:
a. Students who appeal the committee’s decision have
two weeks after the results are announced to file an
appeal.
b. In the case where a student qualifies for more than
one tuition waiver, scholarship or financial aid benefit,
the student shall be given the chance to choose the
benefit with the highest value.
c. Financial aid will not cover any repeated courses
including grades such as F, WA, and W).
d. Any student who is found guilty of a student code of
conduct violation or an academic integrity offense
will forfeit their eligibility for the financial aid support
provided by ADU for the remaining study in ADU.
e. Any withdrawal from classes during a given semester
without prior approval from the Office of Scholarships
and Financial Aid may result in a financial aid
cancelation.

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