SFS

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 University has a Preferred Lender List for both domestic and international students that we believe offers competitive pricing, good borrower benefits, and strong customer…

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…

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…

LIPP offers coverage in the case of firm sponsored fellowships and delayed start dates under the terms applying to judicial clerkships. A firm-sponsored fellowship for…

LIPP participants often contact our office with concerns about qualifying for a mortgage. Their primary worry is that they will have difficulty getting approved for…

There are several loan repayment assistance and cancellation programs available which can be used in conjunction with, or in lieu of, LIPP. The combination of…

LIPP assistance with respect to education loans should not be considered taxable income if the participant works for a government agency or a tax-exempt section…

A LIPP participant can exit LIPP at any time, for any reason. Typically, a participant will exit LIPP because they have become ineligible due to…