Scholarships and Grants for Needy Law School Students

Law school can put a crushing financial burden on students, but there is aid available in the form of scholarships and grants. Much of this aid targets needy students.
  1. Significance

    • Subsidized Federal Stafford and Ford Loans are available for needy law school students as long as you maintain at least half-time status.

    Function

    • There also are the unsubsidized Federal Stafford and Ford Loans that can be combined with subsidized loans.

    Benefits

    • Good credit? Then you may be eligible for the Graduate PLUS Loans for Law Students. This is federally guaranteed and has a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan.

    Features

    • Working part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer means you could be eligible for the federal work study program.

    Considerations

    • At Sallie Mae, you can apply for a Stafford or Graduate PLUS Loan. They also offer the Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan if you need more help.

    Expert Insight

    • Sallie Mae even offers help for students who needs expenses covered while studying for the bar exam as long as you are enrolled at least half-time. You must take the bar no later than 12 months after graduation.

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