Apply Now for 2013-2014 Financial Aid

The 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) became available on January 1, 2013. You should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible, and no later than March 01, 2013 to assure full consideration for all types of financial aid. If you need more information on the FAFSA process, please view our informational videos: Applying for Financial Aid and Understanding the FAFSA.

Attention Illinois MAP Grant Recipients

Now is the time to file your FAFSA for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year.

Please file your FAFSA by March 1, 2013 to assure that you are considered for Illinois MAP Grant funding in your financial aid package for the 2013-14 academic year.  If you delay, the funds may run out and you may lose your chance to be considered for funding.

If you have not yet filed your 2012 tax return, please file your FAFSA with your estimated information and update your FAFSA after you complete your 2012 income tax return.

Please do not delay: go online and complete your FAFSA today by clicking here. Don’t miss out on your opportunity for funding.​​​


Attention Federal Student Loan Borrowers

The Department of Education has recently announced a new student loan repayment option called "Pay As You Earn." This new repayment option is designed to lower monthly student loan repayments, based on a borrower's monthly income. This new repayment option is particularly applicable to borrowers whose present loan repayments are high relative to their monthly income. You can learn more about this new development in loan repayment options at Student Aid on the Web.

Financial Awareness Counseling

Visit the U.S. Department of Education's Financial Awareness Counseling: You can learn the basics of financial management, see your current federal student loan debt (and your other student loan debt if you enter information about your private student loans), and obtain an estimate of what your student loan debt is likely to be at the time you leave school.

Need to Submit Financial Aid Forms and Documents?

All financial aid forms and documentation can be uploaded at our secure document upload website. Please note that forms and documents uploaded at our secure document upload website must be in PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG or TIF formats and the documents cannot be password protected.
Forms and documentation can also be submitted in person at DePaul Central in both the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses or by fax to (312) 362-5748 or by mail to:

DePaul University
Office of Financial Aid
1 East Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604

Attention First-Time Loan Borrowers

Are you receiving loans? Have you completed your loan requirements?

View our Direct Loan Requirements Guide describing the student loan electronic requirements.
Federal Direct Loan Requirements - UGRD
Federal Direct Loan Requirements - Grad/Law

Monitor Your Financial Aid through Campus Connection

Campus Connection is your best resource to monitor your financial aid at DePaul. Your To-Do List will inform you of needed documentation or forms and you can see your financial aid awards anytime. To view your student account activity navigate to: For Students >> Campus Finances >> Tuition & Account >> View My Tuition Account.

External Scholarship Opportunities

For external scholarship opportunities please visit our Scholarship page.

Graduating Students

Have you applied for graduation? Do you have student loans?

All federal student loan recipients who have applied for graduation are required to complete online exit counseling prior to graduation. This exit counseling will help you understand the next steps with your student loans.

Please visit our Exit Counseling page for more information.

Welcome, Veterans!

DePaul University is honored to serve veterans and active-duty members of the United States military and their dependents. DePaul University participates in all major VA Educational Benefit programs, and is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon program.

If you need information about your current GI Bill, or if you wish to use your GI Bill benefits at DePaul, please visit our Veteran's Education Benefits web page. To start your benefits at DePaul, be sure to complete the Veteran's Affairs Educational Benefits Form and submit it with a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility and a copy of your DD214 to the Office of Financial Aid.

DePaul University is pleased to offer an accelerated undergraduate admission process to returning veterans students. For more information, please contact the Office of Admission.

Get Answers Via Online Chat

Chat live with staff in DePaul Central daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST). Please visit the DePaul Central website​ and click on the "Chat With Us Live" button. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​