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Tuition Assistance & Affordability

Tuition Assistance, Financial Aid and Affordability

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  • Tuition for 2023-24: $20,900

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 across a wide range of income levels. 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 amount awarded to students in the 2022-23 school year across a wide range of income levels.

  • $13,000

    Average financial aid award for a family of four

  • 30%

    Approximate percentage of the student body receiving tuition assistance

A Message from Treasurer Greg Gleason

Tuition Assistance Awards

We recognize choosing Saint Ignatius requires a significant investment. Every family has a unique story. Based on demonstrated need, our Tuition Assistance 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 Tuition Assistance.  

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  • Average Award by Income Bracket/Family Size

    Family Size 2
    • earning $0-$49,999 - Could receive $15,500 - $17,500 
    • earning $50,000 - $99,999 - Could receive $14,300 - $15,300
    • earning $100,000-$149,999 - Could receive $10,500 - $11,500
    • earning $150,000-$199,999 - Could receive $4,000 - $5,000
    • earning $200,000+ - Could receive $3,000 - $3,750

    Family Size 3:
    • earning $0-$49,999 - Could receive $15,500 - $17,500
    • earning $50,000 - $99,999 - Could receive $14,300 - $15,500
    • earning $100,000-$149,999 - Could receive $10,500 - $11,800
    • earning $150,00-$199,999 - Could receive $4,000 - $6,800
    • earning $200,000+ - Could receive $3,000 - $4,000

    Family Size 4:
    • earning $0-$49,999 - Could receive $15,500 - $17,500
    • earning $50,000-$99,999 - Could receive $14,300 - $15,800
    • earning $100,000-$149,999 - Could receive $10,500 - $12,000
    • earning $150,000-$199,999 - Could receive $4,000 - $8,000
    • earning $200,000+ - Could receive $3,000 - $6,000

    Family Size 5:
    • earning $0-$49,999 - Could receive $15,500 - $17,500
    • earning $50,000-$99,999 - Could receive $14,300 - $16,100
    • earning $100,000-$149,999 - Could receive $10,500 - $13,000
    • earning $150,000-$199,999 - Could receive $4,000 - $8,750
    • earning $200,000+ - Could receive $3,000 - $6,800

    Family Size 6:
    • earning $0-$49,000 - Could receive $15,500 - $17,500
    • earning $50,000-$99,999 - Could receive $14,300 - $16,890
    • earning $100,000-$149,999 - Could receive $10,500 - $13,750
    • earning $150,00-$199,999 - Could receive $4,000 - $9,700
    • earning $200,000+ - Could receive $3,000 - $7,000

    *Average award by income level includes outside tuition assistance. Grant awards may vary depending on individual family circumstances.

  • Tuition Assistance - What you need to know right now

    • *Please click here for your FACTS application.
    • *Please submit (upload) copies of your 2021 Federal tax forms, including all supporting tax schedules and W2 forms.
    • *FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment conducts the financial need analysis.
    • *The Saint Ignatius College Prep Tuition Assistance Committee reviews requests.
    • *Regardless of marital status, the Tuition Assistance Committee will consider the assets of both parents before making an award. Custodial and non-custodial parents must create FACTS accounts.
    • *Loss of employment, major illness or a catastrophic event qualifies for emergency aid consideration.
    • *Students receiving tuition assistance must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
If you have questions about tuition assistance, please contact Mr. James Luzzi at james.luzzi@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.