Independence Within Reach

P.A.C.E. Certificate 2023-2024 Tuition: (commuter & residential)

Residential tuition and fees: $28,850 per academic year*

_{Commuter tuition and fees: $15,000 per academic year*}

_{* tuition rates announced each Spring}

Tuition Fees Include:

• Participation in classroom instruction, internships and activities
• Staff support
• All instructional materials

Student Budgets/Activity Fees:

• Estimated annual amount for spending money, U-Pass and special events $3,500.

Residential Fees:

• Housing: $13,200
• Meals: $5,300

Funding Resources:

As a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP), Federal Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. 

• You could be eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal work Study.  Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  National Louis University’s code is 001733.
• Learn more about federal financial aid options available to students with intellectual disabilities.
• Since the introduction and passing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014, families could contribute to tax-advantaged savings programs for eligible people with disabilities. Please consult your tax advisor for information on how this may apply to you. Learn More

Outside Scholarships

There are many scholarships for college available from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private foundations, corporations and more. These scholarships are not affiliated with National Louis University and have their own application and eligibility requirements.

Here are some helpful resources:

• Organization for Autism Research
• Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship
• Ruby's Rainbow
• ThinkCollege

Scholarships are provided by many generous individuals and organizations

Aldinger Family P.A.C.E. Program Endowed Scholarship Fund   

Debicki Foundation

Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Memorial Scholarship 

Dr. Scholl Foundation

Fred J. Brunner Scholarship Fund 

HSBC 

James D. and Mary Kay Farley Scholarship

Morris & Judith Rosenzweig Family Foundation 

For information regarding tuition refunds, please refer to the following webpage.