The University of Chicago’s New Program Will Simplify Financial Aid
Today, the University of Chicago made an announcement about No Barriers, a new program meant to simplify the financial aid process for its students. The program will take effect for students who are entering the University of Chicago in Fall 2015.
No Barriers presented several changes to financial aid:
- No college application fee for families seeking financial aid
- An increase in National Merit Scholar awards from $2000 to $4000 per year
- No CSS Financial Aid profile required from students
Additional changes can be read on the University of Chicago’s No Barriers announcement page.
(Source: The University of Chicago)