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. The Odyssey Scholarship is a relatively new program that 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
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HAS A NEED BLIND ADMISSION POLICY.
Required Forms and Instructions for 2010-2011
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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November 2 |
February 1 |
April 15 |
The Office of College Admissions is accepting applications for international students applying for financial aid. |
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November 2 |
February 1 |
April 15 |
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FAFSA |
February 1 |
February 1 |
April 15 |
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Signed copy of 2008 Parent Federal Income Tax Return including all schedules and W-2 forms. |
November 2 |
February 1 |
N/A |
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Signed copy of 2009 Parent Federal Income Tax Return including all schedules and W-2 forms. |
April 15 |
April 15 |
April 15 |
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2010-2011 Non-custodial Parent Profile (if applicable) |
November 16 |
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, FAFSA and Taxes
- 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.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.
- Please be sure that all tax returns are signed and include copies of all tax schedules and W2 forms (if applicable).
- All tax returns must be submitted to the Office of College Aid via mail or fax. The University of Chicago does not subscribe to the IDOC system via College Board.
