Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid

Mission                                 

The Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid is primarily responsible for providing all information, services, and assembling financial resources that are available to our brilliant students and/or needed by students who are attending Ajman University in order to obtain an educational degree. Financial aid resources are those that are provided by both internal (university and/or endowment funds), governmental and private agencies or organizations. The OSFA will provide the highest quality of services and offer as many opportunities for financial aid as possible, in combination with resources expected from student, family, and other sources, to support an eligible student in completion of a degree at Ajman University.

To accomplish this mission, resources are obtained, coordinated, distributed, and maintained in accordance with university requirements. Service to students and the university community and accountability for the administration of financial aid funds are the primary goals of the OSFA.

Vision

The Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid is an integral part of and partner in carrying out and actualizing Ajman University overall purpose and strategic planning. The fundamental purpose of the financial aid programs at Ajman University is to make college education possible for students who might otherwise be deprived of this higher education opportunity due to inadequate funds and /or previous limited educational opportunities and to seek and support funding sources to provide financial support for Ajman University students.

The OSFA seek to model campus-wide communication and collaboration while respecting the needs, values, and diversity of our students, parents, and external sponsors.

Our goal is to operate efficiently so that financial resources are used wisely and students may pursue their academic goals without distraction.

Goals
  1. Establish essential automated processes to support awarding financial aid in a timely manner.
  2. Award financial assistance to qualified students, according to governmental & organizational requirements and with a focus on individual student needs.
  3. Establish regular communication flow between the OSFA and the students/parents.
  4. Publish required consumer information concerning scholarships & financial aid program expenses, requests for reconsideration of Scholarships & financial aid results, application requirements, eligibility criteria, award procedures, student rights and responsibilities, important deadlines, and other pertinent information.
  5. Maintain regular contact with the Chancellor & Vice Chancellor for Communication and Community Affairs and other university administrators to support essential policy development and revision and to evaluate institution-wide needs related to scholarships & financial aid.
  6. Maintain a flexible, open-door operation for students who need adjustment in financial assistance or assistance in seeking, obtaining, and retaining appropriate levels of financial aid.
  7. Provide individual student/parent assistance in completing necessary applications and managing personal resources, as they are needed to augment financial assistance in covering educational expenses.
  8. Maintain active working relationships and communication with all university offices involved in the provision of financial assistance to students and with external agencies, organizations, and individuals. This includes Student Accounts, Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions, Registrar, Enrollment Marketing, Career Center, and Development Offices.
 AU Scholarships & Discounts

Ser.

Name of Scholarship/Discount

1

Scholarships for Ajman's Citizens Affairs Office Up to 100%

2

Discount for Ajman Local and Federal Departments Employees 20%

3

Discounts for AU Employees Up to 100%

4

Discounts for AU Alumni & their families Up to 50%

5

Discounts for first-degree relatives Up to 20%

6

Discount for High school students who obtain a CGPA of 90% or above 20%

7

Discount for High school students who obtain a CGPA of 95% or above 20%

8

Discount for High school students who obtain a CGPA of 99% or above 30%

9

Discounts for High school toppers nationwide Up to 100%

10

Discounts for High school toppers in Ajman Up to 100%

11

Discount for High school first top student in some countries 100%

12

Discounts for Colleges Honored Students Up to 20%

13

Discounts for the best three achievers in Colleges Up to 100%

14

Discounts for Students of Determination Up to 100%

15

Discount for Omani Students 20%

16

Discounts for ESAAD Card Up to 20%

17

Discount for Referring friends 20%

18

Discounts for Innovative students up to 100%

19

Financial Aid (Thamer Fund) Fixed Amount

Our Online E requests on ors.ajman.ac.ae

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Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid

Dear students,

Welcome to Ajman University.

First, it is very important to review everything related to financial policies that fall under the Office of Finance, such as fee payment guide, accepted payment methods, fee payment deadlines, late payment penalties, and others. For more details, please check the link below:

Arabic:

https://www.ajman.ac.ae/ar/admissions/undergraduate/tuition-fees

English:

https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/undergraduate/tuition-fees

For more details, please contact the Office of Finance through: finance@ajman.ac.ae , 067056151

It’s our pleasure to introduce to you in brief AU scholarships & financial aids:

  1.  Scholarships for Ajman's Citizens Affairs Office: Ajman UAE nationals should submit their applications to Citizens Affairs Office - Ajman.  https://ajmcao.ae/scholarship/

  2. Discount for Ajman Local and Federal Departments Employees: A %20 discount shall be offered to Ajman Government Staff as of the second semester of the academic year 2016/2017 and onward in all undergraduate and graduate majors, except for the programs of the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry. However, students must maintain an average CGPA of (2.00) or more in undergraduate studies, and (3.00) in graduate studies (Master and PhD degrees) in all colleges. The student must submit an e request proves his/her uninterrupted service with their departments in the beginning of each and every semester through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

  1. Discounts for AU Employees: A permanent faculty member as well as the administrative/technical staff will be given a discount for his/her family) wife/Husband, Sons, Brothers/Sisters) as per the scholarship & discount regulations.

  1. Discounts for AU Alumni & their families: These discounts are only for Ajman University Alumni. These shall only apply to the students enrolled in the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019 and onward, and as below details:

  • AU Graduate Discount:

      • Students enrolled in all graduate programs.

      • Approved Alumni Discount percentage based on the previous CGPA out of 4 ( if their CGPA is based on other grading system; it must be calculated to be out of 4) and as the following:

        • 25% discount for graduates with (3.00) – (3.59) CGPA.

        • 30% discount for graduates with (3.60) – (3.79) CGPA.

        • 40% discount for graduates with (3.80) – (3.99) CGPA.

        • 50% discount for graduates with (4.00) CGPA.

      • The discount changes as per previous CGPA.

      • The student must maintain an average CGPA of (3.00) or more.

      • The discount does not include the Foundation Year.

      • The student must submit an e request through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

  • Husband/Spouse Discount:

      • Students of PhD and MA degrees, all majors

      • 20% discount

      • The student must maintain an average CGPA of (3.00) or more.

      • The discount does not include the Foundation Year.

      • The student must submit an e request through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

  • Husband/Wife & Children Discount:

      • Bachelor’s students of all majors.

      • 10% discount.

      • The student must maintain an average CGPA of (2.00) or more.

      • The student must submit an e request through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

  1. Discounts for first-degree relatives: All registered Siblings and first-degree relatives (father, mother, and children) in any bachelor program are eligible for a discount from 5%-20% according to their serial numbers and that is after submitting his/her papers through ors.ajman.ac.ae. This discount is not subject to the CGPA condition.

  2. Discount for High school students who obtain a CGPA of 90% or above: Students admitted in the any college except the college of Medicine and Dentistry who have high school scores of 90% or higher are eligible for a 20% Discount (for enrolment in the first semester only). High School Discount will be given in the first semester. The discount will not be transferred to the following semester.

  1. Discount for High school students who obtain a CGPA of 95% or above: Students admitted in the Medicine and Dentistry bachelor programs who have high school scores of 95% or higher are eligible for a 20% Discount (for enrolment in the first semester only). High School Discount will be given in the first semester. The discount will not be transferred to the following semester.

  1. Discount for High school students who obtain a CGPA of 99% or above: High School students achieving 99% or above can avail a 30% scholarship in all colleges except the College of Medicine & in their first semester only. Top five students achieving 99% or above can avail a 30% scholarship in the College of Medicine & in their first semester only.

  1. Discounts for High school toppers nationwide: Top students in secondary schools around UAE shall have the following scholarships throughout his/her study period:

    • 100% First Top Student

    • 75% Second Top Student

    • 50% Third Top Student

  1. Discounts for High school toppers in Ajman: Top students in secondary schools at the emirate of Ajman shall have the following scholarships throughout his/her study period:

    • 100% First Top Student

    • 75% Second Top Student

    • 50% Third Top Student

  1. Discount for High school first top student in some countries: The first Top student on all secondary schools around the following countries shall have a 100% scholarship throughout his/her study period:

1. Saudi Arabia 7. Jordan 13. Tunisia 19.Philippines
2. Sultanate of Oman 8. Lebanon 14. Morocco 20. Nigeria
3. Kuwait 9. Syria 15. Afghanistan 21. Korea
4. Bahrain 10. Egypt 16. Pakistan 22-China
5. Iraq 11.The Sudan 17. Kazakhstan 23. Kenya
6. Palestine 12. Algeria 18. India 24. Ghana

  1. Discounts for Colleges Honored Students: Undergraduate students will get a discount in the next semester following their achievement as below.

    Discount Previous semester earned credit hours Previous semester earned GPA
    Honor Discount 20% 15 credit hours or more (4.00).
    Honor Discount 15% 15 credit hours or more (3.8 - 3.99)
    Honor Discount 10% 15 credit hours or more (3.6 - 3.799)

  2. Discounts for the best three achievers in Colleges: Top college honor students will get a discount in the next semester following their achievement as below:

  • 100% for the first college honor student

  • 75% for the second college honor student

  • 50% for the third college honor student

For more details please contact the Office of Registration through: m.alzarooni@ajman.ac.ae, 067055204

  1. Discounts for Students of Determination:  Determined students shall be entitled to a discount up to 100% throughout their study at the Ajman University. The discount spans all undergraduate majors. The amount of discount shall be approved by the AU Chancellor. The student must maintain an average CGPA of (2.00) or more.

    The student must first send the medical reports to the Office of Medical Services at the university to approve his health condition and apply for the discount through: medicalservices@ajman.ac.ae, 067056732

  1. Discount for Omani Students: All registered Omani students in any undergraduate program excluding the colleges of Medicine & Dentistry are eligible to a permanent scholarship of 20%. The student must maintain an average CGPA of (2.00) or more.

  1. Discounts for ESAAD Card:
    • Ajman University offers ESAAD card holders a 20% discount for newly enrolled students from the academic semester 202310 in all undergraduate and graduate programs (excluding the colleges of Medicine & Dentistry as well as the PhD programs). Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a CGPA of (3.00) and above.
    • Ajman University offers ESAAD card holders a 20% discount for enrolled students from the academic semester 202010 to 202220 in all undergraduate and graduate programs (excluding the colleges of Medicine & Dentistry). Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a CGPA of (3.00) and above.
    • Ajman University offers ESAAD card holders a 10% discount for enrolled students before the academic semester 202010 in all undergraduate and graduate programs (excluding the colleges of Medicine & Dentistry).Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a CGPA of (3.00) and above.
    • The student must submit an e-request for the ESAAD card discount along with a copy of valid ESAAD Card at the beginning of each semester through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

  2. Discount for Referring friends: Current students can earn a 20% tuition discount for referring THREE NEW ENROLLED students.

    • Share your AU story with a colleague, family member or a friend who may be interested in joining one of our academic programs.

    • The 20% discount will be offered after the drop and add period (for one semester only).

    • In case the referred student has already applied to Ajman University, the referral will be disqualified.

    • If the current student is a sibling, s/he cannot claim the referral discount.

    • The new student should fill in the referral details in the admission form via answering the question: “How did you hear about the University?”. Choose,' from a student at Ajman University.' Then mention the required data.

  3. Discounts for Innovative students: Creative and innovative students shall be entitled to up to 100% Innovative discount determined by a dedicated committee that will be in charge of following up with those innovative students and as per specific conditions in all undergraduate programs.

     

  4. Financial Aid (Thamer Fund) Fixed Amount: For more details, please check Thamer Funds Webpage

General Instructions:

  1. Fees for admission, training, housing, transportation, books and student services fees are excluded from these scholarships & discounts

  2. Discounts are applicable only in the Fall & Spring semesters. Summer semester is not included

  3. A scholarship does not cover any failed, prohibited, dropped courses (after the Add & Drop period has finished) within the required credit hours of the study plan.

  4. Students cannot benefit simultaneously from more than one discount. In this case the higher discount will be applicable.

  5. All AU students must check their financial account and If the discount they are entitled to (as per the rules and regulations) is not listed in their account, S/he are requested to submit a discount request through (ors.ajman.ac.ae) and by:

    - Mid of October – First semester of each academic year

    - End of February – Second semester of each academic year.

    Please, be advised that the stated dates are the deadlines for accepting any application to avail due discounts. Students shall not be entitled to claim any discount after the expiry of the set deadline.

  6. All other university regulations shall apply to all students.

For information or inquiry kindly send an email to the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid:

scholarship.dep@ajman.ac.ae