UD Sinclair Academy
Benefits and Scholarships
Looking for affordable options for a four-year degree? As part of the Academy, you'll pay Sinclair's tuition while taking classes at Sinclair, but you'll be part of the UD community, too. That means you'll be on the path to a more affordable four-year degree with access to UD's advising, student activities and athletic events all four years.
The UD Sinclair Academy offers an affordable way to earn a four-year degree. The most common reason why students join the UD Sinclair Academy is the financial savings.
As a member of the Academy you'll benefit from:
- Affordable Sinclair tuition — which is among the lowest in the state — while enrolled at Sinclair College.
- A transparent tuition offer with no fees, no hidden costs or additional expenses while at UD. Learn more about UD's four-year approach to tuition.
- Automatic consideration for a UD merit scholarship, worth up to $29,000 each year at UD.*
- Eligibility for UD grants, loans and work study experiences designed for Academy students.
- Eligibility for a textbook scholarship worth up to $500 each semester at UD. To be considered for financial aid, file the FAFSA and list both Sinclair and UD to receive the results.
*Additional tuition discounts may be available for majors in the School of Education and Health Sciences.
As a member of the UD Sinclair Academy, you'll be a part of both campus communities from day one. This seamless experience allows you to build friendships, get involved, receive consistent academic advising and easily transfer your credits. Student life and academic benefits include:
- Access to libraries at Sinclair and UD.
- Opportunity to participate in Sinclair’s student organizations, arts and athletics programs and recreation facilities.
- Opportunity to participate in 270+ student clubs and organizations at UD, as well as retreats, faith communities and more.
- Ability to use UD’s RecPlex, join intramural teams and cheer on the Dayton Flyers.
- Support from academic advisers on both campuses. Regular meetings with your UD academic adviser will help keep you on track toward your degree.
- Access to Success Professionals to assist you with navigating UD.
- Support from UD's Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center, which provides resources and programs to support the success of students of color and increase the cultural competency of all students.
- Access to UD career advising, job search support and opportunities to build your résumé through co-ops and internships, research or education abroad.
- Guaranteed admission to UD after meeting program requirements at Sinclair.
Application Deadlines
Apply by February 1 for the spring semester or August 1 for the fall semester.