Financial Aid

Invest in your future

$58,000,000

DePaul awards $58+ million in scholarships annually to new incoming freshmen

98%

of our new incoming freshmen students receive a scholarship

Financing Your Education

A college education is a sound financial decision — in fact, people who graduate from a four-year university earn almost $1.1 million more in their lifetimes than those with a high school degree.

As you would for any major investment, you’ll need to do some research and planning. We’re here to make applying for college financial aid easier.

We're part of the College Cost Transparency Initiative. This means our financial aid offers contain sticker price, aid types and sources, what you pay and how to renew your aid.

What are my options?

Financing your degree will rely on two main types of financial aid:

Gift Aid is money that you don’t need to repay, such as scholarships and need-based grants.
Self-Help assistance means you either work for aid or it must be repaid, such as work-study programs and federal loans.

Explore types of aid

What do I need to do to be considered?

Apply to DePaul and be admitted
Submit a completed FAFSA

Review steps to apply for aid

Important Dates for Financial Aid

December

File FAFSA online ASAP when the 2025-26 application is available

January

FAFSA priority date for all students

March

Financial aid offer notices sent to admitted freshmen

More Important Dates

Already received your financial aid offer?

View award package Review financing options Maintain eligibility

Contact Us

Every year we offer financial aid to thousands of students. Need help? Contact us!

Additional Financial Aid Resources

Scholarship Connect: Search DePaul’s database of external scholarships.
Financial Aid TV: Watch videos covering all aspects of financing your education, from eligibility to loan repayment.
Net Price Calculator: Estimate what it will cost you to attend DePaul — including aid — as an incoming freshman.