Chicago State University School of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Priority Scholarships!

Applicants who apply and are admitted by February 1, 2025, will be eligible to receive a $30,000 scholarship for the academic year 2025-2026. Scholarships are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Financial Aid at Chicago State University

• FAFSA - By filing your FAFSA on, or as soon as possible after, October 1st, you establish eligibility for Financial Aid funds which have limited funding and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, such as the State of Illinois MAP Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and Federal College Work-Study. For more information please visit our Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA) web page or the U.S. Department of Education “FAFSA: Apply for Aid” web page. The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is currently available.
• Illinois Alternative Application - Allows qualifying undocumented students and transgender students who are not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid to apply for Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants to attend eligible Illinois colleges, universities, and career education programs. The 2024-25 Alternative Application is currently available.
• FSA ID - All contributors to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid need to create a FSA ID in order to access certain Federal web sites, such as studentaid.gov, and to sign certain financial aid documents, such as the Master Promissory Notes. Creating an FSA ID is a simple process. It will only take you a few minutes. Additional information is available on the Federal Student Aid Managing Your Account web page. Request your FSA ID early.
• Stay Informed - Students are required to become familiar with all rules, regulations and issues (Federal, State and CSU) that may affect their financial aid eligibility by regularly reviewing the university's Undergraduate Academic Catalog and/or the Graduate and Professional Academic Catalog, the Office of Student Financial Aid web site, and their individual account information which they may access through Cougar Connect and on CSU X-press. Visit this web page periodically for information regarding any changes to financial aid programs that may affect your eligibility and remember to read all e-mail communications from the Office of Student Financial Aid.
• Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) Complaints - If you have an unresolved complaint with CSU, or any other institution of higher education, IBHE may be able to help you to resolve your issue.
• CSU's U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education school code is 001694
• If you are a veteran, or the child or spouse of a veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits. For more information please visit our Veterans Affairs website.
• If you are interested in applying for admission to an undergraduate program please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website or contact them at (773) 995-2513.
• If you are interested in applying for admission to a Masters or Doctorate program please visit the School of Graduate and Professional Studies website or contact them at (773) 995-2404.
• If you are interested in applying for admission to our College of Pharmacy please visit the College of Pharmacy website or contact them at (773) 995-2500.

Scholarships

1. Academic Scholarship Application

• Chicago Star Scholar Application - Transfer students from City Colleges of Chicago who were recipients of the Chicago Star Scholar award are eligible for a scholarship of $1,000 per year for two years.
• Housing Scholarship Application - Students who will reside in the Residence Hall may apply to have the cost of their room covered. This scholarship does not include the cost of the meal plan.
• Scholarships for Undocumented and DACA Students - Visit the website of the CSU Department of Student Affairs for information regarding scholarship opportunities for Undocumented and DACA student.

2. Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship - Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship

3. Community Services Book Grant Scholarship (CSBG) - Helps low-income Chicagoans finance higher education. Students enrolled in an Illinois college, university or vocational training program may qualify for a CSBG Scholarship. Funds can be applied toward tuition, uniforms, study-related fees and books. Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Scholarship applications are available during the spring months of each year and awarded for the following fall semester.

4. Transfer Students

• Illinois Association of Collegaite Registrars and admisisons Officers
• IACAC - We are pleased to inform you that Chicago State University (CSU) is a proud 4-year institution member of Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC). This partnership grants our new transfer students access to the IACAC Transfer Scholarship scholarship. We are constantly striving to provide access to the best resources and scholarships, and we encourage you to apply for this opportunity today!

5. UPS/CRCP

• Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP) - What if you could earn your degree debt-free? Through our partnership with the Chicagoland Regional College Program, Chicago State University students receive paid tuition and fees, and a textbook allowance while earning a weekly paycheck ($21/hour) for part-time work at UPS (DACA friendly). Other benefits include a $300 monthly CRCP stipend and free public transportation to work.

6. Waivers

• CSU Tuition and Fee Waivers - A limited number of waivers, which pay for tuition and some fees, are available to eligible students through the Tuition and Fee Waiver Program. These awards are for students in degree programs and also are a part of the university employee benefits package. The number of awards and dollar amount varies each year based upon the release of appropriated funds by the State of Illinois, budgetary limits approved by the Board of Trustees, and program needs.
• ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) - For information concerning MTI (Minority Teachers Of Illinois Scholarship Program), SETTW (Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver), and other ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) Scholarships please visit the ISAC web page.
• Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver - Did you know that you might be eligible for free tuition?

All scholarships, grants, stipends and other forms of aid must be reported to the CSU Scholarship Coordinator.