Financial Aid
Higher education is an invaluable investment.
At Benedictine University, we believe that the education we provide our students will yield valuable returns throughout the course of each student’s lifetime.
Benedictine University’s Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to assisting students and their families as they make this investment in themselves and their education. By helping students understand the resources available to them, we bridge the gap between the student’s cost of attendance and their ability to afford their degree. As a result, financial aid encompasses many different types of funding such as Benedictine University scholarships, federal and state grants, work-study opportunities, and federal and private student loans.
Every student’s financial background is different, and we pride ourselves on working with all students to help them make their Benedictine University education a possibility. We encourage all of our students and their families to use our website as a resource to understand all of the options available for funding their education.
Net Price Calculator
We are excited for you to discover the value and affordability Benedictine University education provides. Our calculator is designed to give you an estimate of how much and what types of financial aid you might qualify for when attending Benedictine University full time.
The 2025-26 FAFSA Application is now available at:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Resources
Financial Literacy, Information & Forms
Learn more about how to plan your investment in Benedictine University. Find tools for budgeting your education costs and using credit to pay for it. Parents will also find resources to help them manage their child’s tuition costs. Further detailed information regarding each subject and retrieval of PDF forms are available by clicking each titled box.
Loan Information
Benedictine University offers various loan options, but we encourage minimal borrowing. Explore payment options to potentially reduce your need for loans (check our Business Office resources!). Track your borrowing history at studentaid.gov and explore repayment options there as well.
FAQs
Browse through questions about the cost of attendance, eligibility requirements, state and federal policies, students’ rights and responsibilities and more!
Scholarships
You should be focusing on your education, not how you’re going to pay for it. Scholarships are a great way to help pay for your education. Benedictine offers several scholarships to help meet the financial needs of our students.
For further questions, or to set up an appointment with the Office of Financial Aid, please contact us at [email protected] or (630) 829-6100. Our office is located on the 2nd floor of Goodwin Hall.