Financial Aid Policy Overview
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Cost of Attendance
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The standard student budget establishes the annual limit on financial aid available to each student under ordinary circumstances.Continue Reading -
Determination of Financial Need
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Each student's financial need is determined by subtracting assessed family resources from the cost of attendance (or student budget) in a given academic year.Continue Reading -
Family Resources
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Harvard Law School considers student and parent resources when determining eligibility for its need-based institutional grant and loan funds.Continue Reading -
Grant Eligibility and Financial Aid Packages
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All grant assistance awarded by the school also includes a substantial loan component known as the "grant threshold."Continue Reading -
Academic Year Employment
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Working during the academic year is an effective way to meet financial need while reducing your overall borrowing.Continue Reading -
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Off-Campus Studies
Unique Populations
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Married Students and Students with Dependent Children
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Students with spouses or dependents have more complex financial needs. How do we support them?Continue Reading -
VA Yellow Ribbon Program
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Harvard Law School provides qualifying post-9/11 veterans the maximum assistance available through the Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program.Continue Reading -
Joint Degree Programs
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Harvard Law offers several joint degree programs to pair with your J.D.Continue Reading
Unique Circumstances
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Student Medical Expense Policies
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Financial Aid Appeals and Budget Adjustments
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JD students may appeal to SFS for a reevaluation of their aid offer, student budget, or family contribution based on a change of circumstances.Continue Reading -
Leave of Absence
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If you withdraw or take a leave of absence from Harvard Law School, you may be required to repay a portion of the financial aid that you received.Continue Reading
General Information
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Financial Aid Consumer Information
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In compliance with Federal student aid regulations, the following consumer information is provided to current and prospective students.Continue Reading -
Verification & Ethics in the Financial Aid Process
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As a condition of applying for financial aid, you must agree to comply with Federal and institutional Verification.Continue Reading -
Assistance for Educational Purposes
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Any financial aid you receive while attending HLS is only to be used for your education.Continue Reading
Financial Aid Program policies are set by the Student Financial Services Committee, consisting of representatives from the faculty, student body, and administration. The staff of the Student Financial Services office implements these policies under the general direction of the Assistant Dean for Student Financial Services. All aid programs described in this web site depend on the availability and allocation of funds to support them. The Law School reserves the right to change the terms and guidelines for the various aid programs at any time in order to make the best use of funds available.