Financial Aid

  • Getting a legal education is a big investment both in terms of time and financial commitment
  • To go through a few years of law school, many students will want to know from a financial prospective the following:
  • Where can candidates find information about scholarships?
  • What are the eligibility criterias to apply for scholarships?
  • Is the candidate eligible for loans?
  • What is the total cost to go through law school?

   

A few basic rules in looking at financial aids and money matters:

 

  • Gather as much information as possible in advanced;
  • Speak to current students
  • Speak to the universities financial aid office
  • Do your research (it is now very easy to find information on the internet)

 

Loan

  • It is a debt  that needs to be repaid in the future
  • The key is not to borrow more than you need to

 

Scholarship and Grant

  • An award that does not have to be repaid
  • May be given on the basis of need or merit or both
  • Availability is usually limited
  • Getting financial aid requires a lot of good planning, strategy and preparation

 

The recommendation is to start your research well in advanced in order to meet early deadlines


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