Summer Aid
For the purposes of financial aid, the Summer quarter includes any coursework taken during the summer, including courses taken in September. The policies below pertain to the full Summer 2025 quarter and may not include all costs that a student might incur.
Applying for Summer Financial Aid
Students attending the Summer quarter can apply for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan, and Summer Federal Work-Study. Students interested in applying for 2025 summer aid must submit the following required documentation to the Graduate Financial Aid Office. Students will be notified of their summer financial aid after the submission deadline.
Completed a 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Submit a 2025-26 University of Chicago Summer Aid Application, available on my.UChicago.edu
Estimated Cost of Attendance for Summer 20251
Estimated Cost | Full-Time | Half-Time |
|---|---|---|
Tuition: Rates will be available at the end of spring. See bursar links for more information: https://bursar.uchicago.edu/tuition-and-fees | ||
Books & Course Materials | $695 | $535 |
Housing and Food | $7,250 | $7,250 |
Graduate Student Services Fee | $484 | $484 |
Misc. Personal Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Est. Loan Fees (for Federal Direct Loan borrowers) | $390 | $390 |
Total Living Expenses & Fees | $11,069 | $10,909 |
Lifetime Transcript Fee2: $75
1 - Estimates based on enrollment in a degree-seeking program
2 - The lifetime transcript fee is assessed in full one time for new students during their first registered quarter. This figure is not added to the total living expenses above and is subject to change without notice