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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.

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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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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The financial aid program at Harvard Law School has two central goals: to help make a legal education accessible to every student in the JD…

Interest Accrual Interest begins to accrue at the time of disbursement on your unsubsidized loans. While you are in school and during your grace period,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

As a need-based aid financial aid program, HLS reevaluates your eligibility for grant aid each academic year. Your eligibility will fluctuate based on the finances…

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…

When can I apply for financial aid?
The financial aid application process (for both students and parents) opens after admission. Our institutional financial aid application on…

Here are two hypothetical aid package examples to illustrate how we meet demonstrated financial need for eligible applicants at Harvard Law School for 2024-2025. Students…