Borrowers are encouraged to utilize Federal Direct Loans rather than private educational loans.
Federal Unsubsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan eligibility is included in your financial aid award notice. To finalize the Unsubsidized Loan, complete initiated items on your “To Do List” on MySlice (such as the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling) on the Dept. of Education’s loan website studentaid.gov.
Graduate PLUS
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans are not automatically awarded (use the Budget Calculator to help estimate how much you plan to borrow). Once you finalize the amount you need to borrow, log onto studentaid.gov to apply.
Educational loans only can be borrowed during the loan period for which a student is enrolled at least half time. The loan period is defined as the timeframe between the first day of classes and the last day of classes. Loans cannot be borrowed during periods of non-enrollment and new loans cannot be certified after the loan period has ended.Summer Loans
Summer Loans may be available to students to cover the cost of tuition and fees, as well as personal living expenses for the weeks of summer enrollment. Maximum eligibility is based on the number of credits for which a student enrolls. Students must enroll for a minimum of 4 credits in the summer to qualify. An online Summer Financial Aid Application must be completed to begin the summer loan application process.
Reducing or Declining Loans
Any offered loans can be reduced or declined with a student's written consent throughout the academic year. Students can complete the Law Student Loan Cancellation/Reduction Form to begin this process.
We invite you to schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor to review your loan history and calculate the payments that will be due when you are out of school.