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j. Scholarships will cover Winter and Summer terms. b. In the case where a student qualifies for more than
one tuition waiver, scholarship or financial aid benefit,
Only under special circumstances will a student be the student shall be given the chance to choose the
permitted to take a semester off without forfeiting his/her benefit with the highest value.
scholarship support after obtaining the approval of the
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. This can be granted c. Financial aid will not cover any repeated courses
once only during his study plan with supported document including grades such as F, WA, and W).
submitted to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
d. Any student who is found guilty of a student code of
k. Scholarship and Student Aid Office will not cover any conduct violation or an academic integrity offense
repeated courses including courses graded such as F, will forfeit their eligibility for the financial aid support
WA, and W. provided by ADU for the remaining study in ADU.
l. Students are not required to reapply after receiving the e. Any withdrawal from classes during a given semester
scholarship. Scholarship will be renewed automatically without prior approval from the Office of Scholarships
as long the eligibility requirements are maintained. and Financial Aid may result in a financial aid
cancelation.
Financial Aid f. Benefits outlined herein shall be granted according to
the time period indicated by the study plan.
The level of financial aid is determined after a comprehensive
assessment of the candidate’s eligibility based on need. g. Financial aid will cover the Winter and Summer terms.
Financial support may range from 10 percent to 30 percent h. In the case where minimum required cumulative GPAs
waiver on tuition fees. are not met and the student risks losing financial
benefits, the student shall be entitled to a onesemester
probationary period to be given only once during his
Initial Eligibility Requirements: study duration.
a. Students with a UAE permanent resident visa enrolled in i. In case where a student does not enroll or register in
an undergraduate program at ADU excluding international the university he/she will not receive the financial aid.
and GCC candidates. Students will need to reapply during the mentioned
b. Demonstrable evidence of financial need as supported dates in the academic calendar.
in application documents, submissions and upon further j. Continuing students need to re-apply for financial aid
investigation. on a yearly basis and are required to submit updated
c. Evidence of a minimum grade of 70 percent on finishing documents during the mentioned dates in the
examinations from secondary education for first year academic calendar.
students and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) k. Students must dedicate 20 hours per semester,
2.75 for the continuing students. including the summer and winter terms, as an approved
d. Meeting the English language proficiency requirements form of community service on-campus.
as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific l. Newly graduated High School graduate students
Research. who wish to apply for financial aid support who meet
Ongoing Financial Aid Maintenance Requirements: the eligibility requirements can apply during the
mentioned dates in the academic calendar.
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.

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