Financial Aid in Delaware (2026–27)
Your FAFSA deadline, Delaware's grant programs, and how to get every dollar you qualify for: federal, state, and scholarships.
Delaware FAFSA deadline for state aid
May 30, 2026.
The FAFSA for 2026–27 opened October 1, 2025; the federal deadline is June 30, 2027. State and school funds often run out well before deadlines, so file early either way.
Not sure what you'll get? Estimate your federal aid in 2 minutes
Delaware grant programs
Delaware SEED Scholarship
Covers tuition for eligible associate degree programs at Delaware Tech and the University of Delaware.
Delaware Scholarship Incentive Program
Need-based grants for Delaware residents enrolled full-time in degree programs.
Administered by Delaware Higher Education Office. Filing the FAFSA is how you're considered for most state programs.
Scholarships for Delaware students
Grants and federal aid have income cutoffs. Scholarships don't, and they stack on top of everything above. Award Scholar matches Delawarestudents with scholarships they actually qualify for (including state-specific awards) and writes the application essays. It's free.
Common questions
When is the FAFSA deadline in Delaware?
For 2026–27 state aid: May 30, 2026. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2027, but state and school money often runs out far earlier, so file as soon as you can.
What grants does Delaware offer?
Delaware SEED Scholarship: Covers tuition for eligible associate degree programs at Delaware Tech and the University of Delaware. Delaware Scholarship Incentive Program: Need-based grants for Delaware residents enrolled full-time in degree programs. You're considered for most of these automatically when you file the FAFSA as a Delaware resident.
How do I apply for financial aid in Delaware?
File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. It covers federal aid (Pell Grants, loans, work-study) and is how Delaware Higher Education Office determines state awards. Then apply to scholarships separately; they stack on top of everything else.