After submitting your FAFSA®, you are automatically considered for three types of grants – the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, (for Illinois residents), the Federal Pell Grant (Pell), and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).
Federal Pell Grant (Undergraduate) Students with an Expected Family Contribution or EFC of 5,000 or less are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Students must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and accepted into a degree seeking program.
After submitting your FAFSA®, you are automatically considered for three types of grants – the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, (for Illinois residents), the Federal Pell Grant (Pell), and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).
Eligibility for Pell Grants For the 2024-2025 FAFSA, a family of four living in the 48 contiguous states making up to $52,500 in AGI qualified for the Maximum Pell Grant.
Be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours for undergraduate or professional students. Undergraduate students may be eligible for the Pell and MAP Grants if enrolled less than 6 hours. Be enrolled for at least 5 credit hours for graduate students. Be working to complete degree requirements.
You must submit a FAFSA by March 15 (April 15 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year) prior to each academic year. You and your parent(s) must continue to be Illinois residents. Your total family income must be $82,500 or less (effective fall 2025). Your total family assets must be $75,000 or less (effective fall 2025).
Yes, the University of Chicago does offer scholarships for international students, including ones that can cover full tuition costs. UChicago is committed to enrolling a diverse student body from all over the world and ensuring that high tuition costs do not deter interested students.
The DFSS CSBG Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to income-eligible individuals in Chicago pursuing their higher education goals. Students enrolled full-time for the 2024 Fall semester in any Illinois college, university, or vocational training program are eligible to apply.
Gov/h/ apply-for-aid/fafsa (use UChicago's school code 001774). We strongly encourage families to submit all of these materials to maximize their funding options, including aid from UChicago.