Prospective Students
Welcome! The University of Chicago offers an education like no other - and students and their families are willing to work a little harder to be a part of it. That effort, however, should not have to include surmounting a difficult financial aid process.
To help guide you toward a financial aid package that meets your family’s needs, the Office of College Aid has information that will smooth the entire process. One exciting addition to the financial aid process is the Odyssey Scholarship. This program allows the University to reduce the student loan expectation among students whose families demonstrate low to moderate income and high financial need. In order to find out if you qualify for this new scholarship, you must apply for need based financial aid. Use this site to get started, and we’ll guide you the rest of the way.
My staff and I look forward to working with you this year.
Alicia Reyes
Director of College Aid
Required Forms and Instructions for 2008-2009
The chart below shows the forms you and your parents must file to be considered financial aid. Use financial estimates in order to adhere to application deadlines.
FAFSA code: 001774
Profile Code: 1832
EA |
RN |
TRANSFER |
INTERNATIONAL |
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Form 4: The University of Chicago Aid Application (Form 4) |
November 1 |
February 1 |
April 15 |
The Office of College Admissions is accepting applications for international students applying for financial aid. |
Form 4: The University of Chicago Aid Application for Transfer Students (Form 4) |
November 1 |
February 1 |
April 15 |
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November 1 |
February 1 |
April 15 |
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FAFSA |
February 1 |
February 1 |
April 15 |
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Signed copy of 2006 Parent Federal Income Tax Return including all schedules and W-2 forms. |
November 14 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Signed copy of 2007 Parent Federal Income Tax Return including all schedules and W-2 forms. |
April 15 |
April 15 |
April 15 |
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2008-2009 Non-custodial Parent Profile (if applicable) |
November 14 |
March 1 |
April 15 |
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2008-2009 Business/Farm Supplement (if applicable) |
November 14 |
March 1 |
April 15 |
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If you were selected for verification by the Department of Education you must complete this form. Federal aid will not be disbursed until this form has been received. |
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Instructions for CSS Profile and FAFSA
- Visit www.collegeboard.com to register and complete the CSS Profile online.
- Print the Confirmation Report for your records. (Note: The College receives your report electronically from the College Board. Please do not forward a copy to our office.)
- Visit www.pin.ed.gov to register for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) beginning December 15th. Both you and your parent are required to obtain separate PINs which serve as your electronic signatures.
- Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the application online and submit by the designated deadlines. (Note: Please do not forward a paper copy of this application to our office.)
- You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) to verify the information provided on the application.
