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As an HLS student you are allowed a LIPP-eligible budget increase for the purchase of a computer.  This increase is limited to a maximum amount…

The standard student budget establishes the annual limit on financial aid (grants and loans from all sources) available to each student under ordinary circumstances and is…

This step addresses the first Harvard University student account notice that you will receive from the Student Accounts office. This page is designed to provide…

Our staff represents many years of commitment to education and student service! To help you get to know us a little better… Jill Barnhart Associate…

The Student Financial Services Office houses the following programs: Financial Aid, The Low Income Protection Plan, and the Summer Funding Program, and oversees the collection…

Overview and Timeline – Fall Review Process Every year, Student Financial Services conducts a fall review process to update each student’s financial aid eligibility. The…

The Student Financial Services office has created a variety of informational videos to address popular topics related to our policies. Every video with voiceover includes…

HLS students are not allowed to pre-register, register or graduate without first settling any outstanding balance owed to the University. In addition, students are not…

Harvard Law School has Preferred Lender Lists for Domestic Students and International Students that we believe offer competitive pricing, good borrower benefits, and strong…

International students may be able to find funding options from their home countries for studies undertaken in the United States.  You’ll want to look into…

The following information is only accurate for single returning students without dependents. Calculations for students who are married and/or have dependents are too complicated to…

This funding is administered by the Harvard University Committee on General Scholarships (CGS) (http://www.scholarship.harvard.edu/). These scholarships are awarded with income from Harvard endowment funds…

If you experience a change to your personal circumstances you may appeal to Student Financial Services for a reevaluation of your aid offer or student…

As the federal loan forbearance has been extended through December 31, 2022 questions have arisen regarding the effects on LIPP eligibility if participants choose to…

Below are the most common questions we have received regarding the CARES Act and how it may affect LIPP assistance. The federal loan payment pause…

Prospective LIPP participants are advised to consider that there are regional differences in the cost of living, state and local tax rates, and other personal…

Graduates who start their own practice or are otherwise self-employed should consult with the LIPP staff about their situation and review the law-relatedness requirement for individuals working…

Recipients of Public Service Venture Fund support are eligible for LIPP and their fellowship amount will be considered their base salary when calculating LIPP benefits…

Employment in the private sector is eligible for LIPP so long as the position is law-related. For purposes of LIPP “law-related” is defined as follows: The…

LIPP offers up to seven years of participation for J.D. graduates who are actively enrolled in a full time Ph.D. program, subject to the following…

LIPP is not intended to cover most judicial clerkships, since graduates who serve as clerks usually proceed immediately to higher-paying positions.* Graduates moving into non-LIPP…