<p>If you dropped out in good academic standing, you may be able to return to Chicago relatively easily, though you would have to apply for readmission: [Leave</a> of Absence | The College](<a href=“http://college.uchicago.edu/policies-regulations/leaves-restrictions-warnings/leave-absence]Leave”>http://college.uchicago.edu/policies-regulations/leaves-restrictions-warnings/leave-absence)</p>
<p>Since you are now an independent student at age 24, try running the net price calculator at <a href=“https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/costs/apply/calculate.shtml[/url]”>https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/costs/apply/calculate.shtml</a> to see if the net price will be reasonable for you now.</p>