The University of Chicago
Costs & Scholarships
Annual Expenses
| Category | On-Campus | Off-Campus | Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Student Life Fee | $1,818 | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Food & Housing | $19,221 | – | $15,000 |
| Maintenance | – | $7,500 | – |
| Books/Personal Expenses | $3,570 | $3,570 | $3,570 |
| Travel | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Total | $89,040 | $77,319 | $84,819 |
Financial Aid
- Grants
1. University Grant
2. Federal Pell Grant
3. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
4. Illinois MAP Grant
- UChicago provides
Need-Based Aid: UChicago meets 100% of demonstrated need in the form of grants (which do not need to be repaid) instead of loans for all families.
Merit-Based Scholarships: All students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, regardless of their financial situation.
- Federal Loans*
1. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
2. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
3. Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan
- Federal Work-Study Eligibility and Non-Work-Study Eligibility
If you are eligible for financial aid, your financial assistance package may include the option for Federal Work-Study. This program allows you to secure work-study positions where the wages are subsidized by the government. It’s important to note that if you are employed through the Office of Student Employment, you may work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year.
*t&c apply
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