Financial Aid Consumer Information
This page has been created to fulfil the disclosure requirements under Title IV. Federal regulations require Institutions participating in financial aid programs to disclose specified information to all prospective students, current students and employees
Please note we provide notice of the availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information on the Financial Aid section of our website. We have a detailed instruction available by contacting federalaid@ucd.ie; this document should be read carefully.
University Privacy of Student Records
Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions
Services and facilities for students with disabilities
Living Costs (also see the Cost of Attendance Letter sent to students who complete the FAFSA)
Academic Program (Educational Program, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty)
The success of our students and alumni reflects on the quality education, co-curricular experiences, and services available to them at University College Dublin. UCD discloses information to students on graduation, retention, and completion rates.
For Career Placement and Employment Data please consult our Career Development Center which annually collects Career Placement, Continuing Education Data and Employment Data.
Students may obtain private loans, subject to credit check and lending criteria. Under the ‘Truth in Lending Act’, we are required to disclose consumer information related to these private loans.
The following loan companies have made loans to UCD students in the past: Sallie Mae
For operational guidelines in relation to the UCD Student Code of Conduct for alcohol and drugs see the information provided here: UCD Code of Conduct
For UCD's Smoke Free Campus see the following link.
In common with Irish Law, University College Dublin does not tolerate drug abuse. The school enforces drug and alcohol and smoking policies consistent with Irish law and will notify any infringement to the appropriate national and local law enforcement agencies.
The Irish police have powers to arrest and test anyone they have reason to believe may be under the influence of drugs. Similarly breath testing for alcohol is mandatory for everyone involved in a road traffic accident. Health information, advice and help is available for students:
The legal sanctions for possession and supply of non-prescription, sometimes called recreational, drugs are outlined here.
The legal penalties can be severe and the University will not look kindly on anyone arrested for drug possession which includes a ban from campus, especially where young or vulnerable persons may have access, and being barred from professional qualifications and dropped from other courses.
The school is aware of the detriment to an individual’s health, finances and future which is caused by drug and alcohol and tobacco misuse and dependency. The school’s own health service works as part of the Health Service Executive (HSE) to support encourage and addicts to recover.
The school advises students to learn about various drugs and their effects here. This same site allows students and staff to seek help, which can be anonymously using both web and freephone. Posters in health and social areas of UCD advise students of the dangers of drugs and direct students to necessary support.
Alcohol
The sale and consumption of alcohol, on or off campus, is governed by Irish law. Practical guidance on safe and unhealthy drinking is available here.
Smoking
The University is governed by Irish law. The Irish government is committed to reducing smoking and the HSE offers help and support to those who wish to quit smoking.
Furthermore, if you are convicted of a drug related offence you will cease to be eligible for federal student aid for the rest of this, and for all future years unless and until you complete an acceptable drug rehabilitation program and/ pass two unannounced drug tests administered by an acceptable drug rehabilitation program.
Such a programme and testing does not exist in Ireland. You would therefore be unfunded for the continuance and completion of your degree course and would need to return to the USA where such a rehabilitation programme may be found.
Learn more about possible loss of loan eligibility and rehabilitation here.
The success of our students and alumni reflects on the quality education, co-curricular experiences, and services available to them at University College Dublin. UCD discloses information to students on graduation, retention, and completion rates.
For Career Placement and Employment Data please consult our Career Development Center which annually collects Career Placement, Continuing Education Data and Employment Data.
Nationally statistics are produced by the Higher Education Authority (HEA). The HEA has a statutory responsibility, at central government level, for the effective governance and regulation of higher education institutions and the higher education system.
Records Management is the application of controls over the creation, maintenance, use and disposal/archive of records which are required for the administration of University activities.
Records should be retained for as long as required to meet the legal, administrative, financial and operational requirements of the University, as recommended by the University's Records Retention Schedule, after which time they must be either destroyed or filed / archived appropriately.
UCD is legally required to comply with European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The University's Privacy Statement details UCD's obligations with regards to GDPR. If you have any concerns relating to the processing of your personal data on this website you can contact the UCD Office of the DPO at gdpr@ucd.ie or visit www.ucd.ie/gdpr.
University Data Protection policy and procedures.
The University has established IT policies and procedures to safeguard essential services, protect the privacy of students and staff, and comply with contractual requirements and legislation.
The school has procedures to ensure that it does not misrepresent the nature of its educational program.
Intentionally misreporting information on financial aid application materials is a violation of law, subject to fine and/or imprisonment in the US. A student should be aware that s/he will be held responsible for the integrity of any financial aid information submitted either by the student or on his/her behalf.
Applying for and receiving federal financial aid funds requires that a student (and parents, if necessary) complete and submit various applications, forms, and other documents. The integrity of these documents and the accuracy of the information presented through them are critical to the financial aid process. While the Financial Aid Office has systems in place to identify and resolve discrepancies in information it receives, in the case where information and/or documentation intentionally misrepresents a student’s financial need, federal, state, and institutional offices and agencies are defrauded.
If there has been intentional misrepresentation, the student will be referred to the appropriate disciplinary committee by the UCD Financial Aid Office, where possible university disciplinary action may be taken. If it is determined that a violation has occurred, the consequences may include, but are not limited to, making full restitution of loans for which the student is not entitled, withholding of future disbursements until the matter is resolved, and obligation to pay the resulting balance on the student account. Cases involving omission are not referred to the Department of Education. However, any ineligible funds received must be returned, and the student will be responsible for the balance on the student account.
We are required to inform the student or parent that the loan will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and schools determined to be authorised users of the data system.
Students may obtain private loans, subject to credit check and lending criteria. Under the ‘Truth in Lending Act’, we are required to disclose consumer information related to these private loans.
The following loan companies have made loans to UCD students in the past; Sallie Mae
UCD takes a community approach to promote personal safety for all students, staff and visitors through awareness, partnership and prevention. In order to ensure a safe and secure environment in UCD everybody is encouraged to play their part in looking out for their own safety and for the safety of others.
Campus Services offers support to the university community in the event of an emergency, security incident, or similar on campus.
You should use the emergency line (01 716 7999 (+353 1 7167999) to request assistance or to report any issues regarding personal safety and security of property on campus. The UCD emergency line is operated 24 hours a day and assistance will be provided in response to your call.
Dealing With Acute Student (and other) Situations and Emergencies - A Guide for Staff
An Garda Síochána - Missing Persons Bureau
UCD Community and Personal Safety Information
UCD Safety, Insurance, Operational Risk & Compliance Office
Federal regulations require Title IV financial aid funds to be awarded under the assumption that a student will attend the institution for the entire period in which federal assistance was awarded. When a student withdraws from all courses for any reason, including medical withdrawals, he/she may no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV funds that he/she was originally scheduled to receive. The return of funds is based upon the premise that students earn their financial aid in proportion to the amount of time in which they are enrolled. A prorated schedule is used to determine the amount of federal student aid funds he/she will have earned at the time of the withdrawal. Thus, a student who withdraws in the second week of classes has earned less of his/her financial aid than a student who withdraws in the seventh week. Once 60% of the semester is completed, a student is considered to have earned all of his/her financial aid and will not be required to return any funds.
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education regulations[1], schools are required to assess the academic progress of eligible students receiving Title IV funds. The purpose of Section I is to define terminology as outlined in the federal regulations. These regulations are effective for all financial aid students beginning July 1, 2011.
The purpose of Section II is to define procedures for monitoring the satisfactory academic progress (SAP) of financial aid students. The purpose of Section III is to establish procedures for students who are not meeting these standards and who have extenuating circumstances to file an appeal and apply to have their eligibility reinstated.
UCD Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Requirements