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Paying for College and Applying for Financial Assistance

The University of Louisville is committed to guiding you through the process of investing in your future. We are here to help you learn about the financial aid process and affording college.

Types of Aid

There are multiple financial aid and scholarship opportunities available. Learn more about these funding types and how to apply for aid.
Scholarships

Scholarships

A form of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. UofL offers automatic admissions scholarships, competitive and mentored scholarships and more.
Work-Study

Work-Study

Eligible students can participate in Federal Work-Study, a federally funded program that helps students pay for college through on- or off-campus work.
Grants

Grants

Students who demonstrate significant financial need may qualify for need-based, federal and/or state grant programs. Grants do not have to be repaid.
Loans

Loans

If other funding doesn’t cover college costs, you might consider a loan. Loans must be repaid, but federal loans typically offer the lowest interest.

How to Apply for Aid

Start with these steps to apply for aid and help fund your future. This is a general list. Additional steps may be required depending on your student type and aid received. 

1

Apply to UofL

To begin the aid process, apply to UofL and submit all materials required for admission. UofL will only send financial aid offers to accepted students. 

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2

Submit the FAFSA

Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your financial need and see your eligibility for federal aid. The 25-26 FAFSA will be available on December 1.

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Optional: Apply for Competitive & Mentored Scholarships

UofL has a variety of scholarship opportunities, including automatic, competitive, and mentored scholarships. There are scholarships for first-time freshmen, transfer, and returning students. If scholarships require additional application materials, there will be application instructions in the New Cards Gateway for students who qualify. 

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Receive Your Award Notification

Once you complete your financial aid profile, the Student Financial Aid Office delivers an award notification via mail and/or email. This includes your full financial aid offer, detailing any loans, grants or scholarships you are awarded or are eligible to receive.

After you review your financial aid offer, you must officially accept any loans (federal or alternative) that you want to receive through the ULink portal. To accept aid scholarships, accept the award's terms of agreement (TOA) in your New Cards Gateway. 

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Cost Resources

UofL is committed to affordability. Below are tools to help determine the cost of attending UofL and other helpful resources to fund your future.

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

View tuition and fees for in-state residents, out-of-state residents, on-campus and 100% fully online program students. 

Cost Calculator

Use the Cost Calculator tool to determine what costs are associated with attending the University of Louisville.

Student Financial Aid Office

Learn more about all your financial aid options, how aid is awarded and how it is dispersed by visiting the Student Financial Aid Office site.

Office of the Bursar

Learn more about payment plans, student refunds, and more at the Office of the Bursar site.

Contact Us

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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Phone

502-852-6531
502-852-6526 (Fax)

Location

University of Louisville
Houchens Building
2211 S Brook St #150
Louisville, KY 40208

Hours

Monday – Friday 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
No holiday hours

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