Funding an LL.M. Degree

International students interested in attending the LLM program at Syracuse University College of Law should be aware that they are expected to have sufficient funding to finance the entire course of study. The College of Law does not offer grants or scholarships to students enrolled in the LLM program. Furthermore, if you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S., you are not eligible to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), so you would not be eligible for Federal Direct Student Loans.

You may investigate private funding opportunities through outside scholarships or your home country. Additionally, you can search for private educational loans for international students who are matriculated into degree granting programs in the United States. Private student loans typically have variable interest rates, do not require payments while students are in-school, and can cover the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses for students who are enrolled in an LLM program. It is likely that most private student loans require the international student to have a credit worthy co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. I suggest that you search the internet for private loan options if you plan on financing an LLM program by borrowing. Review the terms of the loans carefully before you choose to apply for any private educational loan. Syracuse University is not affiliated with any private loan nor do we endorse any particular private loan.