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

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