Since gift aid is limited, the majority of a graduate student's financial aid eligibility comes in the form of federal student loans. If you wish to be considered for these loans, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As an independent student, you will only need to submit your income and asset information, and that of your spouse, if applicable.

The FAFSA becomes available to file October 1 for the next academic year. We encourage law students to submit the FAFSA three months prior to the first term you plan to enroll for that academic year.

File the 2019-2020 FAFSA if you would like to be considered for financial aid for any or all of the fall 2019, spring 2020, or summer 2020 terms. File the 2020-2021 FAFSA if you would like to be considered for financial aid for any or all of the fall 2020, spring 2021, or summer 2021 terms.