Invest in your future
$44,000,000
DePaul awards $44+ million in scholarships annually to new incoming freshmen
88%
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.
What are my options?
Financing your degree will rely on two main types of financial aid:
Explore types of aid
Important Dates for Financial Aid
Oct. 1
File FAFSA online ASAP beginning October 1
Nov. 15
FAFSA priority date for all students
Early February
Financial aid award notices sent to admitted freshmen
March 1
File your FAFSA by this date and you will be automatically entered into our FAFSA drawing. We will select 10 students to receive a DePaul hoodie!
More Important Dates
Already received your college financial aid package?
View award packageReview financing optionsMaintain eligibility
Contact Us
Every year we create financial aid packages for thousands of students. Need help?
Contact us!
Additional Financial Aid Resources
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Scholarship Connect: Search DePaul’s database of external scholarships.
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Financial Aid TV: Watch videos covering all aspects of financing your education, from eligibility to loan repayment.
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Financial Fitness: Learn money management skills with workshops, advising and focused resources.
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Net Price Calculator: Estimate what it will cost you to attend DePaul — including aid — as an incoming freshman.