Undergraduate Aid
The University of Chicago welcomes the brightest minds and boldest thinkers of tomorrow, regardless of their financial background. We believe that no cost should prevent a student from joining our community!
Our Financial Aid counselors are available year-round to work with you and your family in order to create a comprehensive aid package that fits your family's unique circumstances and makes a world-class University of Chicago education affordable. We follow federal, state, and university policies to allow our students to achieve and exceed their educational goals.
We encourage you to use this website as a resource for questions about how to apply for aid, how aid can be used to study abroad or move off campus, and how to update your information if your family’s financial situation changes.
Free College/Tuition
Beginning with the Class of 2023, the UChicago Empower initiative increased access to Chicago in a variety of ways. In addition to admissions policy enhancements, UChicago guarantees free tuition for families with incomes under $125,000* per year (with (typical assets). Families earning less than $60,000* per year (with typical assets) will have tuition, fees, and standard room and meals covered by financial aid**.
Students are evaluated for these financial aid guarantees during their first year only.
For more information about the Chicago Empower initiative, click here.
*These income figures are minimum funding levels for the guarantees. Families with income that does not fall within these ranges may still be eligible for need-based financial aid.
**Funding guarantees apply only to courses taken during the Autumn, Winter and Spring Terms. Please visit this website for more information on financial aid during the Summer term.
UChicago: No Barriers
The University of Chicago is deeply committed to ensuring that students from every background, regardless of financial need, can find a home here. Our No Barriers policy allows Chicago students to graduate debt-free and prepared for lifelong success -no matter their chosen major or background prior to enrolling in college. We will work with you and your family to create a financial aid package that fits our unique circumstances and ensures that a UChicago education is within your reach. Click here to view our No Barriers brochure.