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CURRENT EXPENSE CHARGES FOR THE 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Tuition $25,016.00
Room & Board 10,490.00
Fees     786.00
Total: $36,292.00

FEES
Fees include entry to the Halas Sports Center, libraries, all activities on campus and CTA U-Pass.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
As a private educational institution, St. Joseph Seminary at Loyola University recognizes that many students usually find a gap between what they and their families can contribute, and what it costs to attend college. Grants and the work-study program fill that gap. Grant sources can be the federal government, the State of Illinois, miscellaneous outside sources, or the college itself. In addition to grants, St. Joseph's work-study program provides jobs on campus.

A student demonstrated need is determined from a review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A determination is made of the estimated resources available to the student. The difference between these resources and the institutional budget determines the demonstrated financial need.

SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS AND WORK-STUDY
Once the FAFSA is filed, students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for financial assistance from the following listed programs which are administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance at Loyola University.

GRANTS:
ILLINOIS STATE MONETARY AWARDS are awarded on the basis of financial need and Illinois residency. The amount of the award varies. The individual dollar amount is subject to annual appropriations by the Illinois General Assembly. For the 2008-09 academic year, the maximum award amount is $4968. Undergraduates, who have not already received a baccalaureate degree and/or have not completed 150 semester hours, are eligible to receive up to five years of full-time assistance under this program. Undergraduates enrolled for at least 6 credit hours each term may be eligible for assistance.

PELL GRANTS are awarded on the basis of financial need. The amount of the award varies. For the 2008-09 academic year the maximum is $4,731. Undergraduates enrolled for at least 6 credit hours each term may be eligible for assistance.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (FSEOG) are for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, that is, students with the lowest Expected Family Contributions (EFCs) - and gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. The maximum FSEOG for 2008-09 is $4000.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
ST. JOSEPH SEMINARY AWARDS are Archdiocesan Grants issued from the college on the basis of financial need. The amount of grant money varies. These awards are in addition to the Archdiocesan subsidy which every student receives.

LOAN PROGRAMS:
STAFFORD LOAN (formerly called Guaranteed Student Loans) are awarded on the basis of financial need and are available through banks and other lending institutions. The college is not a lender under this program. Depending upon their financial need and the availability of funds, full-time undergraduates may borrow up to $3,500 per year for freshmen, $4,500 for sophomores and $5,500 per year for juniors and seniors. Students enrolled for at least six credit hours per term are eligible to apply for these loans. Additional information regarding this program is available through the Financial Aid Office, lenders and State Guaranteed Loan Agencies. You must complete the FAFSA to be eligible for this loan.

PARENT LOANS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
PLUS loans are available through banks and other lending institutions. The College is not a lender under this program. The borrower may borrow no more than the total cost of education minus any financial aid received. It has a variable rate which is determined on July 1 of each year according to a prescribed formula. Repayment begins on the date the loan is disbursed, with the first payment due within 60 days of the loan's disbursement. Information regarding repayment of this loan is available from the lender. Additional information and applications are available from banks and other lending institutions.

PERKINS LOAN is a federal low-interest loan for both undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. Your school is your lender. The loan is made with government funds with a share contributed by the school. You must repay this loan to your school.

You repay this loan depending on when you apply, your level of need, and the funding level of the school, you can borrow up to $4,000 for each year of undergraduate study (the total amount you can borrow as an undergraduate is $20,000.) $6,000 for each year of graduate or professional study (the total amount you can borrow as a graduate/professional student is $30,000, including any Federal Perkins Loan you borrowed as an undergraduate.

MAXIMUM AID AMOUNTS FOR 2008-09
Maximum amounts for Stafford Loan
   Freshman 3,500.00
   Sophomore 4,500.00
   Junior 5,500.00
   Senior 5,500.00
Maximum State Grant 4,968.00
Maximum Federal Pell Grant 4,731.00
Maximum FSEOG 4,000.00
Maximum Perkins 4,000.00
Maximum Work-Study 2,500.00

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR WORK-STUDY
INSTITUTIONAL WORK-STUDY is awarded to all students. It provides jobs for students in-house and will pay minimum wage. The money earned from working goes directly to pay tuition.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY program provides jobs for those students with financial need (if requested). Wages will be minimum wage and the total award depends on your level of need.

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID/DEADLINE
Students can apply online as of January 1, 2008. Students are encouraged to secure, complete, and submit their applications as early as possible. We ask that you apply by March 1st. Use school code 001710, Loyola University Chicago.

Go to the Department of Education's website www.fafsa.ed.gov and apply.

RELATED SITES
www.Fastweb.com Scholarship search service
www.students.gov US Government portal for students
www.finaid.org General financial aid information
www.luc.edu Loyola University Chicago