Financial Aid Handbook
The Financial Aid Handbook contains a wealth of information about the financial aid process, and should be the first source you consult with any questions about financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid reserves the right to periodically update or change the policies and information contained in the handbook.
Among other topics, the handbook provides information about how to apply for aid, the amount and types of aid students may qualify for, and tuition payments and insurance. If, after reading the handbook, you have any remaining questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Section 1: Applying for Financial Aid
- What is Financial Aid?
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Federal Verification
- Record Keeping
Section 2: Applying for Scholarships
Section 3: Student Expense Budget
- Student Expense Budget
- Law School Student Expense Budget for 2011-2012
- Living within the Budget
- Loan Refunds
- Items Not Covered by the Student Expense Budget
- Special Situations
Section 4: Your Financial Aid Award
Section 5: Loan Options
- Applying for Student Loans
- Entrance and Exit Loan Counseling
- Loan Programs Comparison Chart
- Federal Perkins Loan
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
- Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
- Federal Graduate PLUS Loans
- Private Educational Loans
- Private Educational Loan vs. Graduate PLUS Loan
- How to Apply for Loans
- Federal Loan Forgiveness
- Federal Loan Consolidation
- Student Loan History Information
- Loan Repayment
