University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Welcome!

We are pleased to offer you a convenient, online method to apply for financial aid through FACTS for University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.

Financial aid open dateSeptember 1, 2025

Financial aid application due date: December 1, 2025 

Two items are due on or before December 1:

(1) FACTS financial aid application and

(2) submission of your 2024 taxes.

2025 taxes are due on April 15, 2026, and are required to finalize your award. Awards will be finalized approximately 2-4 weeks after your 2025 taxes have been submitted to FACTS (2025 taxes are due by April 15, 2026, and it takes FACTS two weeks to verify submitted documents)

The application deadline of December 1 is for all aid applicants, both new applicants to Lab and returning students. 

In cases of divorce or separation, both parents must complete the financial aid application process and submit all required documentation, except in cases where there is a court document indicating that one parent is solely responsible for tuition. 

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