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LIPP and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
September 11, 2023
The HLS Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-based plan (referred to as “the Plan”) reduces the loan repayment burden for graduates in full-time public sector jobs,…
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Comparing Traditional LIPP and the HLS PSLF-Based Plan
June 16, 2023
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Below are common questions we receive from returning LIPP participants. If you have questions not on this page, please review the LIPP Policies section.
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Cost of Attendance
March 29, 2023
The standard student budget establishes the annual limit on financial aid (grants and loans from all sources) available to each student under ordinary circumstances. The…
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HLS Grant Eligibility
March 16, 2023
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LIPP and Public Service Loan Forgiveness FAQ
March 9, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions What is Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have…
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Financing Your HLS Education
January 20, 2023
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Financial Aid Overview for Prospective and Admitted Students
August 16, 2022
Financial Aid Basics Start by reading about our need-based aid philosophy below. Then browse through our trove of information on the many other aspects of…
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Interest Accrual and Prepayment
August 16, 2022
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The standard student budget applies to all students without children. The student budget for students with children varies depending on each family’s circumstances. Factors include the…
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About Consumer Debt
August 16, 2022
For Prospective and Admitted Students The standard student budget at HLS allows for a moderate standard of living and does not provide an allowance for credit card…
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Meeting Need
August 16, 2022
The Financial Aid Program at Harvard Law School is need-based. We do not award any merit-based financial assistance to JD students. To help law students who…
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Charting a Three Year Plan – Scenario 3
August 15, 2022
If you opt to spend both summers in higher paying positions presuming there are no other significant changes, you can expect your student contribution from…
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Charting a Three Year Plan – Scenario 2
August 15, 2022
If you opt to spend both summers in lower paying or SPIF eligible positions presuming there are no other significant changes, you can expect your…
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Charting a Three Year Plan – Scenario 1
August 15, 2022
If you opt to spend the summer between your 1L and 2L years in a lower paying or SPIF eligible position and the summer between…
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Year to Year Aid Scenarios
August 15, 2022
With a need-based financial aid program, HLS reevaluates your eligibility for grant aid each academic year. Your eligibility will fluctuate based on your summer earnings…
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Financial Support for Public Service
August 15, 2022
Harvard Law School’s commitment to public service includes the generous loan repayment assistance and summer public interest funding described below, along with the largest and…