Application Process for First-Year Applicants
Merit-Based Scholarships
All students are eligible to receive merit-based scholarships, and every student who completes an application for admission is automatically considered for merit scholarship funding. No separate application is required, and you will be notified of your merit scholarship at the time of admission.
Read additional information about merit-based scholarships.
Need-Based Financial Aid
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Spring Applicants
How to Apply
File the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
- Complete the FAFSA online at by November 15. You and your parent must have an FSA ID to electronically sign the FAFSA.
- Loyola University's FAFSA Code Number is 002078.
Application Deadline & Notification Dates
The final deadline to apply for need-based financial aid is November 15, but we encourage you to apply as soon as you can. If you submit your FAFSA and are accepted to the University, you will receive your financial aid package within a week of your acceptance.
Merit scholarship notification will be sent with the admission decision, and no separate application is required for merit awards. You will automatically be considered for every award we offer, ranging from $25,000-$35,000 each year.
Fall Early Decision I and Early Action Applicants
How to Apply
File the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15:
- Complete the FAFSA online at by February 15. You and your parent must have an FSA ID to electronically sign the FAFSA.
- Loyola University's FAFSA Code Number is 002078.
Application Deadline & Notification Dates
The final deadline to apply for need-based financial aid is February 15, but we encourage you to apply as soon as you can. If you submit your FAFSA and are accepted to the University, you will receive your financial aid package within a week of your acceptance.
Merit scholarship notification will be sent with the admission decision, and no separate application is required for merit awards. You will automatically be considered for every award we offer, ranging from $30,000-$40,000 each year.
Fall Early Decision II and Regular Decision Applicants
How to Apply
File the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15:
- Complete the FAFSA online at by February 15. You and your parent must have an FSA ID to electronically sign the FAFSA.
- Loyola University's FAFSA Code Number is 002078.
Application Deadline & Notification Dates
The final deadline to apply for need-based financial aid is February 15, but we encourage you to apply as soon as you can. If you submit your FAFSA and are accepted to the University, you will receive your financial aid package within a week of your acceptance.
Merit scholarship notification will be sent with the admission decision, and no separate application is required for merit awards. You will automatically be considered for every award we offer, ranging from $30,000-$40,000 each year.