Financing UChicago: Other Outside/University Scholarships?

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<p>I love UChicago. It's hands-down my top-choice school.</p>

<p>But I can't afford it. I received a $5000 merit-based scholarship, but $57k/yr is still a lot. I called the financial aid office on Friday, and it turns out they don't match aid offers from other schools, but I'll try to call them again to see if I can do a work/study. At this point, I'm wondering whether there are university scholarships or opportunities that current students in my situation have. I did hear from a UChicago parent that her daughter/son received a significant merit-based scholarship from UChicago that s/he applied for in the first year. It was reportedly at least $25k and not that difficult to receive, but evidently, the details are fuzzy and transferred by word-of-(my father's)-mouth. Any thoughts on such scholarships or other advice on paying for UChicago's tuition?</p>

<p>(I was accepted EA and received a reasonable preliminary financial aid package, but the aid office removed all grants/loans when I received my official aid package because my family's income had increased. It didn't, but they calculated some other things into that income; I don't want to give too much information through CC. I have a $40k offer at Williams, but I definitely don't think I fit in there as well as I do at UChicago. At the same time, I'm not yet heartless enough to use all of my parents' savings and perhaps retirement funds on my education.)</p>

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<p>One of the reason UofC has a lower admission yield than other comparable universities is its financial aid. They claim they are need blind and will meet full needs of an applicant. But it is on their terms. There are three FA apps to be filled out: FAFSA, CSS Profile and their own FA form. Once they are filed, the FA office will figure out your needs. Based on my personal experiences and observations. UofC’s FA package in most cases are much less than those other comparable institutions.</p>

<p>Out side scholarships will be difficult to obtain and will only cover one year at a time, they normally only award to the first year students.</p>

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<p>Any current students have advice on finding scholarships or other ways to pay for tuition?</p>

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<p>you can borrow the money yourself and take on the burden in place of your parents if you think it is worth it and am aiming for a career (e.g. banking) that will pay off your loan relatively quickly, or so the same thing but let your parents pay and swear to repay later.</p>