2025-2026 UChicago Law Need Application, Parent Section

The UChicago Law Need Application is an optional form that can be submitted by admitted students who want their financial need considered during the scholarship review process. This Parent Section form can be used in lieu of the student submitting parental data through their my.UChicago portal. Once submitted, the Financial Aid Office will link this data with your student's application, but your student will not be able to view submitted parent data.

The priority deadline to submit this form is March 3rd, or two weeks after the student was admitted, whichever is later. A short extension can be granted if you (the parent) need more time to complete this application and the Financial Aid Office is aware prior to this deadline. Contact our office at financialaid@law.uchicago.edu prior to the student's application deadline for assistance.

Students who will be under the age of 28 as of September 1, 2025 must include parental information in the UChicago Law Need Application, even if their parents will not be contributing financially to their legal education. If parental information is missing or incomplete, need information will not be considered.

Exact figures are required for this application and all asset figures must be reported as of the day you are submitting the application. All figures must be reported in US dollars. Foreign currency must be converted into US dollars using the conversion rate in effect as of the day you are submitting the application. Conversion rates can be found online. The University of Chicago Law School reserves the right to request documentation to confirm the accuracy of any information submitted in this application.

Most of the questions will require a response before you are able to proceed in the application. In the case of questions that require a numeric response, enter zero (0) if the question is not applicable to your circumstance. Any reference to spouse includes domestic partners.

Your student can find more information about the financial aid application process, including guidance on the questions in the UChicago Law Need Application, on the JD Admitted Students website. Contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@law.uchicago.edu with any questions.