What are the most common sources of funding for law school?
The two most common forms of funding are loans and scholarships/grants.
What types of scholarships/grants are available?
Scholarships and grants generally come directly from the law schools (institutional). Most law schools will automatically consider you for scholarships when you submit your application, but you should check to see if there are additional applications to complete to apply for funding. There are limited national scholarships also available.
What types of loans are available?
The most common loans used to pay for law school are federal loans. To qualify for federal funds, you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form,
www.finaid.org/fafsa/. I recommend doing this early (January) during the year that you plan to begin law school. Some schools provide institutional loans. Contact the school's financial aid office for information. Private loans come from private institutions (i.e., banks, credit unions, etc.). To obtain specific information about private loans, you should contact individual institutions.
Where can I find more information about financial aid and scholarship opportunities?
Financial Aid & Scholarship Websites
