My Award Offer
Review Your Financial Aid Award Package
Your financial aid award package pertains to the 2025–2026 academic year only. It is based on the assumption that you will enroll as a full-time student, as well as the housing preference you listed on your admissions application (resident or commuter).
Apply for FAFSA
You and your family are encouraged to apply for financial aid at FDU. If you have not already done so, please file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FDU’s Federal school code is 002607.
Inform the Office of Financial Aid of Any Changes
You must inform the Office of Financial Aid immediately, in writing, of any changes to your enrollment or housing plans, as your financial aid eligibility may be affected.
Important info for New Jersey residents
The New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) award on your Award Offer is only an estimate. If eligible, you will receive a Student Eligibility Notice (SEN) directly from New Jersey’s Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) reflecting the determination of the actual award. HESAA may request additional documentation for final award determination — it is your responsibility to submit all requested documentation on time, meet state deadlines and satisfy requirements for eligibility.
Review Additional Cost-Covering Options
- Federal PLUS loans: Federal parent loan. Parents may apply beginning in June using their FAFSA logins at https://studentaid.gov/plus-app/
- Private alternative loans: Students and parents can submit applications with other lenders beginning in June. More information is available at: https://www.fdu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate/alternative-private-loans/
- Payment Plan: FDU offers a convenient monthly payment plan to make payments more manageable. You can set up the payment plan on Self Service once bills are sent in July. https://www.fdu.edu/admissions/tuition-fees/payment-terms/
Accept Your Offer of Enrollment
To secure your place in our incoming class, submit your deposit at fdu.edu/deposit by May 1, 2025.
College Financing Plan
For information about the College Financing Plan, please see the new College Financing Plan page.
Costs
The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of the total cost to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University and includes both direct and indirect costs to attend for the academic year.
Direct Costs include tuition, fees, room, and board (for on-campus residents) – costs that you can expect to be billed to your FDU account.
Indirect Costs are additional expenses that are considered necessary to attend a university (but not billed to you by the University). They include books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. These expenses vary with each student (for example, if you live at home or off-campus, your living expenses are considered indirect expenses)- however, an estimated amount is used for financial aid.
The commuter student budget is based on a dependent student residing at home.
The Off-Campus student budget is based on a dependent student residing off-campus but not with parents.
2025-2026 Undergraduate First-Year COA Budgets
|
|
On-Campus Resident |
Commuter |
Off-Campus |
|
Tuition (Based on enrollment from 12-18 credits) |
$37,364 |
$37,364 |
$37,364 |
|
Standard Fees (Technology fee, wellness fee, and one-time new student fee) |
$2,192 |
$2,192 |
$2,192 |
| Housing |
$10,868 |
$1,214 |
$16,012 |
|
Meals |
$5,940 |
$3,936 |
$6,040 |
|
Books and supplies |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
|
Transportation |
$708 |
$3,538 |
$3,538 |
|
Miscellaneous |
$3,052 |
$3,052 |
$3,052 |
|
Total cost of attendance |
$61,414 |
$52,586 |
$69,488 |
If you have questions after you have reviewed your financial aid award letter and the complete terms and conditions of your award letter, contact us! The Office of Financial Aid is available to assist you with your educational financing plans.