Federal Aid Resources Available to Law Students
Direct Loan Program
The William D. Ford Direct Loan program allows eligible students to borrow fixed interest rate student loans and defer both interest and principal payments while in-school. Eligible graduate and professional students can borrow up to $20,500 annually in a Direct Unsubsidized Loan and up to the remaining cost of attendance with a Graduate PLUS Loan. A variety of repayment options are available once students leave school, allowing everyone to develop a successful repayment strategy. Learn more about the application process here: How to Apply for a Loan.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study provides eligible J.D. students with the opportunity to work part time and use earnings toward educational expenses during the fall and spring semesters. The Federal Work Study program at the College of Law contributes funding for a variety of student employment opportunities including Faculty Student Assistants, Research Assistants, Classroom aides and Library positions. First-year law students are eligible to work; law students must make the personal decision on how to balance the academic demands of law school and a part-time job.