For most students, the major portion of law school costs are met through the Federal Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Graduate PLUS Loan, and alternative educational loan programs. Generally, to be considered for an educational loan as a law student, you must:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen
- Enrolled at least half-time in a degree program
- Registered with the Selective Service, if required
- Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a prior federal loan
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
Loan Counseling
Before federal loan funds can be released, all incoming students must complete a Federal Loan Entrance Counseling session, regardless of whether they have borrowed in the past. This counseling session is a federal requirement for all students to ensure that they understand their rights and responsibilities as borrowers. Loan counseling can be completed online at StudentAid.gov.
All students who have borrowed through the Federal Loan Program are required to attend a Federal Loan Exit Counseling session before they graduate or drop below half-time. The counseling sessions will be scheduled in April for all third year students.
