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UChicago Promise

    The UChicago Promise was established in 2012 for residents of Chicago, graduating from a Chicago high school, and admitted into University of Chicago. The program offers no loans in the financial aid package on a last dollar basis and free application. The program is funded by University of Chicago.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2012

    Website Links 

    http://promise.uchicago.edu/

    Promise Typology Category 

    Four-year institution programs

    State 

    Illinois

    Residency Requirement 

    City

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    City High School

    Type of Award 

    No loan policy

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    Does not require

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes