Loyola University Chicago

Earning a college degree is a major investment, and Loyola offers a range of scholarships, grants, and loans to help make your education possible. Whether you are applying for aid, reviewing your award, submitting documents, or looking for scholarship resources, the Financial Aid Office is here to help.

To begin, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and use Loyola’s school code: 001710.

Have questions about your aid package or next steps? Visit our Contact Us page to find the best way to connect with our team. For questions about billing, payment, or payment plans, please contact the Bursar's Office.

Need to send requested documents? Use Loyola’s secure upload to submit financial aid documents safely.

Visit studentaid.gov for additional information regarding the FAFSA form and additional updates provided by the U.S. Department of Education. We highly encourage you to carefully review the 'How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form' link to become familiar with steps that need to be taken before starting your FAFSA and to learn more about how the 2026-2027 is different than prior years. Loyola's School Code is 001710.

Loyola University Chicago has established a partnership with Inceptia to help make the federal verification process easier for students. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education, Inceptia will guide you through the next steps and let you know what documents are needed. Students selected for verification will receive an email from VGCS@inceptia.org or a postcard from Inceptia with a link to begin the process. Questions about the verification process? Contact Inceptia, Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm CST at 888.374.8427 or VGCS@inceptia.org.

Loyola University Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, parental status, or any other legally protected status in any of its policies, programs and practices, including its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, hiring and retention of faculty and staff, and career services.