The Chicago School at Chicago

What is the cost of studying for a year at The Chicago School at Chicago?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at The Chicago School at Chicago was $19,512, with $2,268 in required fees, for $21,780 before living and other expenses. The reported in-state and out-of-state undergraduate charges were the same. Full-time graduate tuition was reported at $33,816, plus $1,512 in required fees; actual graduate bills can depend on program and course load.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $21,780.
• 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition and required fees: $35,328.
• 2024-25 part-time per-credit tuition: $542 for undergraduates and $1,409 for graduates, before applicable fees.

These are published educational charges, not a complete annual cost of attendance. Students may also need to budget for rent, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses; professional programs can have additional placement-related costs. Because the school does not provide undergraduate housing, a commuter's and a renter's budgets may differ substantially.

Financial aid can reduce what a student pays from savings, while loans defer rather than erase costs. In 2024-25 reporting, 71% of students received student loans, and the average undergraduate grant award from the reported sources was $6,964. Neither figure predicts an individual award. Eligible students should complete the FAFSA and review the school's current aid offer, including scholarship conditions and the full program length, before comparing final prices.

What are the work-study opportunities at The Chicago School at Chicago?

Students considering paid work alongside study should distinguish Federal Work-Study from an ordinary part-time job. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program for eligible students; an award, when offered, generally permits earnings through an approved job rather than providing money automatically upfront. Other campus or nearby jobs may have different hiring and aid rules.

The Chicago School's practice-oriented programs may also involve internships, practica, or field placements, but academic placements should not be assumed to be paid employment. Before accepting a position, students should ask whether it meets a degree requirement, whether it is paid, and how its hours fit with classes. The financial aid office can clarify Work-Study eligibility, while the relevant academic program can explain placement rules.

For longer-term career planning, applicants should ask their program what access students have to career advising, résumé and interview support, employer events, and alumni connections. Those services, where available, are different from verified job-placement outcomes and cannot by themselves predict employment.