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Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition, Financial Aid and Affordability

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  • Tuition for 2025-26: $22,600

We want you to know the number isn't the whole story...
At Saint Ignatius College Prep, we prepare young people for lives of Faith, love, service and leadership. Since our founding in 1869, we have helped students pursue that incredible opportunity. Today, we continue to work with families on affordability matters. Our desire is that young men and women committed to our Jesuit Catholic Mission and values are able to attend.

The loving generosity of people who support Saint Ignatius College Prep help make the following possible:

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  • $6M+

    Estimated annual amount awarded to students

  • <$6,000

    Average tuition financial aid families pay

  • $16,000+

    Average financial aid award from Saint Ignatius College Prep to student recipients

  • 25%+

    Approximate percentage of the student body receiving financial aid

A Message from Chief Financial Officer Beata Swacha...

Financial Aid Awards

We recognize choosing Saint Ignatius requires a significant investment. Every family has a unique story. Based on demonstrated need, our financial aid awards range from 10% to 97% of tuition.

To help us assess what you are able to contribute to education expenses, please complete a FACTS application, which is necessary to determine financial aid.  

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  • Key Dates

    • October 1, 2025: FACTS application available
    • January 6, 2026: FACTS application deadline
    • January 30, 2026: Notification of financial aid award*

    *Financial aid applications can be reviewed only after the application and all required tax documentation have been submitted. Delays in receipt of necessary information will delay award determination.

  • How to Apply

    1. Complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment application at FACTS Application
    2. Submit the following to FACTS by January 6, 2026:
      • Online application
      • Copies of 2024 W-2s,
      • Copy of Federal Form 1040 Income Tax Return (including all schedules)
      • $30 application processing fee
If you have questions about financial aid, please contact Mrs. Katie Mikulaninec at tuition@ignatius.org.

Saint Ignatius College Prep

Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.