How to Apply

• Review the lenders and terms.
• Complete an Alternative Loan Application with the lender of your choice.
• Complete a Private Education Loan Application Self-Certification and return it to your respective lender along with your alternative loan application.
• Complete Alternative Loan Request Form

Most alternative loan funds are sent to the University via an electronic disbursement method and applied directly to your tuition account. If your lender sends your funds via paper check, someone from the Office of the Bursar will contact you with directions.

The University of Chicago does not have a preferred-lender listing for private loans. We recognize that you have many choices when contemplating a private loan; therefore, we have provided information of those lenders that the University of Chicago students have utilized in prior years.  This list is not all-inclusive and you are not required to use any of the lender listed below.  You may choose a lender that best meets your needs and requirements in financing your graduate education.  In addition to the list below, you can use general Internet search engines to research private loans.

Graham School Students in a Certificate Program

Students in a certificate program should contact the Graham School at 773/702-1722 for instructions.