Loan Amounts

Most students who complete a FAFSA and meet the eligibility requirements will be
entitled to the full $20,500 in Federal Direct Loans for each academic year (two semesters).

types of loans

• Federal Direct Loan
  Maximum award per academic year: $20,500 (depending on borrowing history for the current academic year). Lifetime aggregate limit for Federal Direct Loan is $138,500 (including undergraduate loans).
• Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
  Maximum award up to the total student budget amount, minus other awarded aid.
• Private Alternative Loan
  Maximum award up to the total student budget amount, minus other awarded aid.

RECOMMENDATIONS ON BORROWING

• Borrow the Federal Direct Loan first.
• If additional resources are needed, consider the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan.
• If you choose not to apply for the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan, other private alternative loan choices are available.
• For more information on the loan options: udayton.edu/affordability/law/types-of-aid/index.php.

Loan Eligibility

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• Must be enrolled at least half-time at an ABA- approved law school.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
• Must not be in default on any federal education loan or owe a refund on an education grant.

FEDERAL GRADUATE PLUS LOAN OR PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE LOAN

• Must be enrolled at least half-time at an ABA- approved law school (Grad PLUS).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
• Must pass satisfactory credit requirements.

Scholarships

entering students

• No separate scholarship application is required
• Scholarships are awarded to the majority of the entering class.

The University of Dayton School of Law provides significant scholarship support to our students. Scholarship renewal and eligibility are reviewed each academic year at the end of the Spring semester. Your acceptance and scholarship letter includes specific award parameters.

For detailed information about scholarships: udayton.edu/ law/admissions/financial_aid/ scholarships_and_grants.php.

Additional Topics

External Resources

Research other scholarships at finaid.org, fastweb.com, scholarships.com and many others.

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

In an effort to encourage incoming students to devote their full attention to the rigors of law school, our faculty prohibits employment for our full-time students during the first two semesters, except during holiday and summer breaks. After the first two semesters, students may pursue part-time employment up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Hybrid online students are allowed to work for the duration of the program.

MILITARY BENEFITS

Visit University of Dayton Veterans Services to explore these opportunities. The University of Dayton is proud to be a member of the Yellow Ribbon Program.

QUESTIONS?

Our admission and financial aid counseling staff is available to answer any questions you may have about financial aid programs and applications procedures. Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.