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General Award Guide
The educational expenses listed on the award letter are an average allowed by federal regulation. Actual expenses may vary. Financial assistance is available to supplement rather than replace a student's income and financial resources. Adjustments cannot be made to these average expenses except in the case of child care expense, a documented loss of employment, unusual medical expenses incurred by the student while enrolled, or the purchase of a computer (up to $2000). Requests for an adjustment of educational expenses based on these variables may be made by submitting a written request for a change in the cost of attendance
The total aid that a student receives, included grants, outside scholarships, federal, GRAD PLUS and private loans cannot exceed a student's cost of attendance (educational expenses listed on the award letter).
All students are responsible for being familiar with the general provisions of aid including what is listed in the Law School Student Handbook. Information regarding the various financial assistance programs may be found at the Student Finance Office.
An award which includes a Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized) is for a recommended amount only. It is the student's option to apply for a lesser amount.
Federal law requires that a student notify the Student Finance Office, in writing, of all scholarships and/or awards granted to him/her by sources other than the Law School Student Finance Office. (This includes employer reimbursements.)
A student must be registered for six or more credits in order to qualify for loans. Students must remain enrolled for at least nine credits to qualify for grant assistance (including Tuition Remission).
The Student Finance Office may request, at any time, supporting verification of a student's application. A student will be notified in writing if further documentation is required.
All financial assistance is subject to review, adjustment, and/or cancellation after supporting documentation is received.
A student should be prepared to pay for books prior to each semester. A student cannot charge books against a financial award, including loans. Please plan accordingly.
Tuition Remissions and Opportunity Grants are credited to a student's account only when acceptance and all required documents are received. Aid not accepted within the stated time frame will be cancelled. One half of the total of each award is credited to a student's account each semester. Awards may not be carried forward or back to any other period. A student must reapply for assistance each year.
An award letter indicates the enrollment status on which the award is based. Withdrawal and/or change of enrollment status may result in pro rata adjustment of an award. If a course(s) is added after financial assistance (including loans) has been processed and/or disbursed by the Business Office, the student will be responsible for the additional charges.
All awards are subject to revision based on program and/or funding changes. Awards are contingent upon funding levels, and are made subject to anticipated availability of funds.