Three Basic Rules About Financing a Legal Education
Significant Points Regarding Financing Legal Education
(For more detailed information go to the LSAC web site)
Law school tuition varies greatly depending on several factors: public v. private law school; reputation of school; and location of school just to name a few. Tuition alone can range from $20,000 to over $40,000 per year. The total cost of attending is frequently double what the tuition rate is.
Expenses Not Covered in a Typical Budget
car payments
support of spouse and family
payments of prior credit card debt
periods of non-enrollment (i.e., summer)
relocation expenses
Financial Aid "to do" list
complete a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete institutional Aid Applications
Seek out Lenders that offer no fee loans
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