College Aid Handbook

The following handbook provides an in-depth look at the ways in which the University of Chicago’s Financial Aid office reviews aid applications and materials in order to build a personalized financial aid award for every UChicago student.

Additionally, information in the handbook will give you a better understanding of both the aid programs for which you qualify and the various policies surrounding these aid programs.

• Specific topics in the handbook include: 

• Estimated student budgets for the 2025-2026 academic school year 

• How UChicago determines and distributes financial aid awards 

• How UChicago defines eligibility for financial aid

• Information on grant, scholarship, and student loan programs

• Federal Work-Study and student employment 

• Billing-related details