2023-2024 University of Chicago (Pritzker)

[Realperson67]

Congrats everyone! Did emails come from admissions or from financial aid? A little confused since they said the 22nd.

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[I_like_Floors]

Congrats everyone! Did emails come from admissions or from financial aid? A little confused since they said the 22nd.

this is the email: [email protected]

 

[It’s Over!!!]

Congrats to everyone who's heard so far : ) praying for the rest of us to hear something!!

I am thinking there are more to come since so far they have been trickling out as opposed to all at once and it does not feel like anywhere near 6 out of 10 accepted students received full tuition so far.

 

[sugar_n_splice]

It also may depend on when you turned in fin aid forms

 

[pbnj1448]

75% scholarship received just now! For context I turned in my financial aid on 3/2. Also came in a different email than my AAMC.

 

[BrokenLlamas]

Also received a full tuition scholarship!

 

[Realperson67]

75% scholarship received just now! For context I turned in my financial aid on 3/2. Also came in a different email than my AAMC.

Congrats! Was it an email you used to email them before?

 

[pbnj1448]

Congrats! Was it an email you used to email them before?

I must’ve put it on a form at some point but they’ve never sent anything to that email so I’m not sure why it went there tbh 🤔

 

[It’s Over!!!]

These different emails are scaring me. Can anyone who received an email confirm whether it also shows in portal anywhere?

 

[sugar_n_splice]

These different emails are scaring me. Can anyone who received an email confirm whether it also shows in portal anywhere?

Nothing in the portal! My email was the same as I have been using for all correspondence as well

 

[Realperson67]

Just got email, Full Tuition as well! 🙏🏾

 

[DocImaynalla]

Full tuition!

75% scholarship received just now! For context I turned in my financial aid on 3/2. Also came in a different email than my AAMC.

Also received a full tuition scholarship!

Congrats! Are these financial awards for URMs exclusively?

 

[sugar_n_splice]

Up to half of the class receives full tuition and there was no mention of it being a URM scholarship from the email. It was just called the Pritzker Scholarship.

Looking back it said "Our review of your financial aid file has resulted in the following estimated financial aid offer..."

Congrats! Are these financial awards for URMs exclusively?

 

[Realperson67]

Up to half of the class receives full tuition and there was no mention of it being a URM scholarship from the email. It was just called the Pritzker Scholarship.

Looking back it said "Our review of your financial aid file has resulted in the following estimated financial aid offer..."

Yeah I think they said 59% got full tuition last year, so highly doubt it’s only URM.

 

[cavaenthusiast]

I just realized now that I never got a confirmation email following when I submitted my financial aid application in January. Did anyone else that submitted around then not get a confirmation email? Now I’m worried they did not get my information by the priority deadline and I won’t be considered for some scholarships

 

[I_like_Floors]

I just realized now that I never got a confirmation email following when I submitted my financial aid application in January. Did anyone else that submitted around then not get a confirmation email? Now I’m worried they did not get my information by the priority deadline and I won’t be considered for some scholarships

I don't think I got a confirmation either but I got the scholarship (i would email them)

 

[Opuntia]

I just realized now that I never got a confirmation email following when I submitted my financial aid application in January. Did anyone else that submitted around then not get a confirmation email? Now I’m worried they did not get my information by the priority deadline and I won’t be considered for some scholarships

I didn’t get a confirmation email either, so I emailed them and they checked their records. I’m sure you’re fine!

 

[rhinoman22]

Received a 75% tuition scholarship around 1PM today. At a loss for words

 

[pablo213]

Received a 75% tuition scholarship around 1PM today. At a loss for words

Congrats my guy

 

[the_doc_is_in]

For those who got the full tuition scholarships, if you don't mind, what does your family financial situation look like? I got the 75% scholarship which is great, but just less than I anticipated because my parents income is low low.

 

[RhymesWithFun]

For those who got the full tuition scholarships, if you don't mind, what does your family financial situation look like? I got the 75% scholarship which is great, but just less than I anticipated because my parents income is low low.

Same here. 75% scholarship, near poverty guideline, and somehow my debt by going here would be more than their average indebtness.

 

[I_like_Floors]

Same here. 75% scholarship, near poverty guideline, and somehow my debt by going here would be more than their average indebtness.

Ask for more. ALWAYS ask for more bc the worst they can say is no

 

[I_like_Floors]

For those who got the full tuition scholarships, if you don't mind, what does your family financial situation look like? I got the 75% scholarship which is great, but just less than I anticipated because my parents income is low low.

I qualify for need based too but on my initial offer I didn't get any grants for COA only loans so idk. But I heard that they almost never give grants in their first scholarship offers but they are willing if u write to them

 

[BrokenLlamas]

For those who got the full tuition scholarships, if you don't mind, what does your family financial situation look like? I got the 75% scholarship which is great, but just less than I anticipated because my parents income is low low.

Yeah my fam is pretty poor, but my interviewer (who is one of the directors) said I'd be getting a really generous aid package when they called to accept me (also had mentioned this at the end of my interview with them). All of this happened before I submitted my financial information - hope this helps!

 

[I_like_Floors]

Yeah my fam is pretty poor, but my interviewer (who is one of the directors) said I'd be getting a really generous aid package when they called to accept me (also had mentioned this at the end of my interview with them). All of this happened before I submitted my financial information - hope this helps!

Same, Emily said "you won't have to worry about paying for your medical education" when she called me for the A. Love her 😍🤧

 

[pencil434]

I qualify for need based too but on my initial offer I didn't get any grants for COA only loans so idk. But I heard that they almost never give grants in their first scholarship offers but they are willing if u write to them

So did you get a grant that exceeds full tuition? That then gives you money for cost of living as well?

 

[I_like_Floors]

So did you get a grant that exceeds full tuition? That then gives you money for cost of living as well?

That is what the grant would do but they gave me loans instead which I will negotiate once I hear back from one of their rival schools to have more leverage

 

[pencil434]

That is what the grant would do but they gave me loans instead which I will negotiate once I hear back from one of their rival schools to have more leverage

Oh I see - I thought you were saying you already negotiated and got a second offer extremely quickly. thanks for clearing things up!

 

[I_like_Floors]

Oh I see - I thought you were saying you already negotiated and got a second offer extremely quickly. thanks for clearing things up!

I'll keep this thread posted if they give me anything after negotiating and how much they give me too

 

[Medschool11032024]

Has anyone not heard anything about financial aid?

 

[cavaenthusiast]

Has anyone not heard anything about financial aid?

I haven’t heard anything still

 

[BerserkerIP]

got my financial aid email yesterday saying they wouldn’t offer me any aid. Asked in the nicest way possible about negotiating and to reconsider, turns out they made a mistake and now i got my Pritzker scholarship. Grateful is all i can say. Don’t be afraid to ask or negotiate everyone, the people in the financial aid are very nice and helpful!

 

[funfriendlyfiller]

Hello everyone! Congratulations to all admitted and good luck to those awaiting decisions/figuring out other options. I own a 1 bed 1 bath apartment I am leasing out starting first half September. Comes fully furnished with essential furniture, a standing desk, ergonomic chair, queen sized mattress with adjustable base, futon, dining table + chairs, and a whiteboard that is roughly 6 feet wide and 5 feet long. It is right on campus within a secure building, with a gym, parking, and pool available. My current tenant is a graduate student and due to move out by early September.

Please let me know if you are interested by shooting me a DM.

Best,

FFF

 

[toffeenut17]

Does anyone happen to know how quick you hear back when asking Pritzker to renegotiate your aid? I got 75% tuition but was offered 100% tuition from elsewhere and sent it to Pritzker asking them to reconsider my aid. Haven’t heard back and I feel like my time to decide is really narrowing 😅

 

[pbnj1448]

Does anyone happen to know how quick you hear back when asking Pritzker to renegotiate your aid? I got 75% tuition but was offered 100% tuition from elsewhere and sent it to Pritzker asking them to reconsider my aid. Haven’t heard back and I feel like my time to decide is really narrowing 😅

I had the same situation and emailed my other offers (full ride + full tuition) to the financial aid office as well as an explanation of current family financial situations and got an email from them the next day. They said they won’t be able to provide an update to my aid until after 2nd look but will do so before the April 30th deadline, then had me email them my other offer letters for proof.

 

[toffeenut17]

I had the same situation and emailed my other offers (full ride + full tuition) to the financial aid office as well as an explanation of current family financial situations and got an email from them the next day. They said they won’t be able to provide an update to my aid until after 2nd look but will do so before the April 30th deadline, then had me email them my other offer letters for proof.

Ok that makes sense why I haven’t heard back yet. So stressful that they wont give us a response until after second look that’s like a week to renegotiate everything afterwards agh.

 

[mikeike126]

Does anyone know if they have limits on the aid they can provide (i.e., do they ever offer money for housing)? Looking at their website I can't seem to find an answer. I was awarded full tuition but got full cost of attendance offers from other schools, but after appealing there was no change in my aid package.

 

[pablo213]

Does anyone know if they have limits on the aid they can provide (i.e., do they ever offer money for housing)? Looking at their website I can't seem to find an answer. I was awarded full tuition but got full cost of attendance offers from other schools, but after appealing there was no change in my aid package.

@I_like_Floors we need your help sir

 

[I_like_Floors]

Does anyone know if they have limits on the aid they can provide (i.e., do they ever offer money for housing)? Looking at their website I can't seem to find an answer. I was awarded full tuition but got full cost of attendance offers from other schools, but after appealing there was no change in my aid package.

They can provide full COA though it is rare. They just rejected my request for a stipend 🤧. I am sensing that they likely not only want u to have large need but also COA offers from other places to match (just my opinion)

 

[I_like_Floors]

They can provide full COA though it is rare. They just rejected my request for a stipend 🤧. I am sensing that they likely not only want u to have large need but also COA offers from other places to match (just my opinion)

Though it is strange they didn't match for you. I didn't have any other COA offers just full tuition. Maybe they r low on scholarship funds?

 

[pbnj1448]

Just got rejected for my inquiry for increased aid. I had 75% tuition and tried to get them to match my full-ride offer. Will probably be withdrawing!

 

[I_like_Floors]

Just got rejected for my inquiry for increased aid. I had 75% tuition and tried to get them to match my full-ride offer. Will probably be withdrawing!

Why r they so stingy now, I thought they were known to be generous 🤧🤧

 

[pbnj1448]

Why r they so stingy now, I thought they were known to be generous 🤧🤧

I was really surprised maybe they pulled a Vandy and offered more funds than they intended to truly give when they initially provided aid packages

 

[toffeenut17]

That’s interesting, I wonder how they decided. I appealed my 75% tuition and they matched my other 100% tuition offer. So grateful 🙏

 

[I_like_Floors]

That’s interesting, I wonder how they decided. I appealed my 75% tuition and they matched my other 100% tuition offer. So grateful 🙏

I am glad to hear it, does this mean uchi > FSM

 

[toffeenut17]

I am glad to hear it, does this mean uchi > FSM

As of 3 hours ago, yes! Which is insane to see that a choice has finally been made, I am very happy 🥳

 

[sugar_n_splice]

I had a full tuition scholarship and they denied my request for a stipend, even though I had a COA and stipend offer elsewhere! I don't know how they decide but I will be withdrawing. I love Pritzker but I gotta put me first lol

 

[I_like_Floors]

I had a full tuition scholarship and they denied my request for a stipend, even though I had a COA and stipend offer elsewhere! I don't know how they decide but I will be withdrawing. I love Pritzker but I gotta put me first lol

Why are they so stingy this year 🤧🤧🤧

 

[sugar_n_splice]

Why are they so stingy this year 🤧🤧🤧

I know right! I was hoping for a little something Pritzker will always have my heart though, they have such a wonderful ethos and community. Happy for anyone who ends up there ❤️ Are you set on UChi?

 

[I_like_Floors]

I know right! I was hoping for a little something Pritzker will always have my heart though, they have such a wonderful ethos and community. Happy for anyone who ends up there ❤️ Are you set on UChi?

I am leaning uchi. I was hoping for a stipend to seal the deal and if FSM doesn't match then UChi all the way. What r u considering now?