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Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities (FES-UA)

This state-funded scholarship covers nearly half of tuition for most families.

FES-UA is the most commonly awarded form of aid for dePaul students.

  • FES-US is Administered through 'Step Up For Students'
     

  • You may apply for multiple state scholarships, but you may only accept one
     

  • The Unique Abilities scholarship typically provides the highest dollar amount

 FES-UA Scholarship Application

Richard Gonzmart Scholarship Fund

Named for local philanthropist and dyslexia advocate Richard Gonzmart, this privately funded scholarship is available to eligible families based on financial need.

  • Determined through the FACTS financial aid application process

  • Applicants must also apply for FES-UA to be considered

  • Processing fees apply through FACTS

Financial aid applications are only reviewed after:

  • The student has been offered enrollment at The dePaul School

  • The family has applied for the FES-UA scholarship

Gonzmart Scholarship Application

Additional Funding Options

Families are responsible for the tuition balance remaining after scholarships are applied.

Some families may be able to access additional funding sources, including:

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or 529 Plans – Check with your accountant or financial advisor if you can use yours for dePaul tuition
     

  • Frances McGlannan Foundation Scholarships - tuition assistance scholarships for elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and related learning difficulties

  • Community-based grants or diagnosis-related scholarships (Search: dyslexia scholarships, ADHD scholarships, etc.)

Tuition Financing Options

Families may also choose to finance some or all of their remaining tuition balance through private education financing.

Options may include:

  • Sallie Mae K-12 Family Education Loan

  • Your Tuition Solution

  • Banks and Credit unions offering private education loans

*Financing is provided directly by third-party lenders and is subject to their current rates, terms, and approval requirements.