The Chicago School at Los Angeles

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

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at The Chicago School at Los Angeles was $19,512, with $2,268 in required fees - a combined published charge of $21,780 before living and other expenses. The reported undergraduate tuition and fee amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state students.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $21,780 combined.
• Part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $542 per credit, before applicable fees.
• Full-time graduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $35,328 combined.
• Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $1,409 per credit, before applicable fees.

These are reported charges, not a complete cost-of-attendance budget. Students may also need to cover housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses; clinical or other programs may carry additional costs. Actual charges depend on the program, course load, and year of enrollment. In 2024-25, the reported average undergraduate grant award was $6,802 among recipients, while 75% of students in the reported loan measure had student loans. An average grant is not an individual aid offer, and a loan reduces what is due now but must generally be repaid. Compare the current program-specific budget with a personal financial-aid offer before estimating out-of-pocket cost.

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

Students seeking part-time work at The Chicago School at Los Angeles should distinguish a paid student job from an academic internship or practicum. A required field placement may build professional experience without functioning as a source of wages.

Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, generally allows wages to be earned through qualifying work; it is not an automatic discount on a tuition bill or a guarantee of a position. Applicants should ask the financial-aid office whether they qualify and where current positions are posted. Other part-time jobs can be pursued without a Work-Study award, though hours and location may need to accommodate classes and supervised training. Students interested in career support should ask about the services available to their program - such as résumé feedback, interview preparation, employer events, and placement guidance - without treating those services as evidence of a particular employment outcome.