Federal assistance
Beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, eligible students who begin their studies July 1st, 2026 or later, can borrow up to $20,500 per year through the Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program. Students may borrow up to $100,000 lifetime, towards a graduate degree. Loans borrowed as a graduate student count against that total. As a result, prior graduate school borrowing may impact future law school borrowing. Students who need to borrow more than $50,000 per year or who are not eligible for federal student aid, may need to apply for a private education loan.
Please feel free to schedule an appointment with our Director of Financial Aid if you would like to receive individualized student loan counseling. The law school's financial aid office can provide you with this help from the time you are admitted through your post-graduation employment. Estimating your costs, determining how much to borrow, planning for repayment, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness are some of the topics that can be discussed.
Private loans
Students that have need which cannot be fully met through the federal loan program may need to borrow private education loan. Private loan amounts are limited to the Cost of Attendance less other financial aid (scholarships & other loans) received. Some borrowers may need to obtain a cosigner in order for their credit to be approved or to receive the best loan terms.