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  • Preferred Lender List for International Students: Academic Year 2023-2024

    July 27, 2022

    Loans on this list are available to all HLS International Students (J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D.). Important: J.D. students with further questions about the Preferred Lender List…

  • Preferred Lender List for Domestic Students: Academic Year 2023-2024

    July 27, 2022

    Loans on this list are available to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents enrolled in any HLS degree program (J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D.). Important: J.D. students with further questions…

  • Personal Finance & Financial Wellness

    July 26, 2022

    Personal finance is an important and central part of reducing stress in your life. Additionally, more and more employers expect Harvard Law School students to…

  • Outside Scholarships

    July 26, 2022

    Funding from outside Harvard Law School is an excellent way to finance your education while reducing total borrowing. We consider “outside resources” to be assistance…

  • Student Loans

    July 26, 2022

    Harvard Law School has developed a Preferred Lender List that we believe offers competitive pricing, good borrower benefits, and strong customer service. Before applying for…

  • Required Parent Tax Documentation 2024-2025

    July 26, 2022

    In order to be considered for need-based financial aid, HLS requires all student aid applicants under the age of 29 (as of September 1 of…

  • FAFSA, FA-DDX, & Federal Verification

    July 26, 2022

    FAFSA: Harvard Law School’s FAFSA code is E00471 Key things to note when completing the FAFSA. All U.S. citizens and eligible non-U.S. citizens are required…

  • Frequently Asked Questions from New Graduates

    July 25, 2022

    Below are the questions we most often hear from graduates. We also recommend all 2023 graduates review the Application Guide for New Graduates and the Understanding

  • Petition to Waive Parent Information

    July 25, 2022

    HLS requires student aid applicants to provide financial information regarding all parents, including biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, and legal guardians, even in cases where…

  • Application Guide for 2023 Graduates

    July 25, 2022

    Below is the who, what, when and how of applying for LIPP specific to 2023 graduates. We also recommend all 2023 graduates review the Frequently

  • Why HLS Considers Parent Resources

    July 25, 2022

    In keeping with its financial aid philosophy and the preferences of its financial aid donors, Harvard Law School is fully committed to a need based…

  • Should I Apply for Grant Aid?

    July 25, 2022

    Harvard Law School offers two types of applications for aid. You can apply as a “need-based aid applicant” to be considered for HLS Grant assistance,…

  • Information for 2023 Graduates

    July 25, 2022

    LIPP applications for the class of 2023 will open in mid-October. To help ease the process of completing the first LIPP Application we have compiled…

  • Why HLS Considers Student Resources

    July 25, 2022

    Harvard Law School makes a significant annual investment to ensure all students, regardless of means, can access the funding necessary to attend and take advantage…

  • Financial Aid Application Overview

    July 25, 2022

    The 2024-2025 Financial Aid Application process is now open for all students! New students admitted into the Class of 2027 will find an application timeline…

  • Your Ethical Responsibility

    July 20, 2022

    Harvard Law School is committed to the equitable distribution of need-based aid. Central to this process is the expectation that financial information submitted by applicants…

  • The Need-Based Aid Philosophy

    July 20, 2022

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

  • Budgeting for Law School

    July 20, 2022

    Budgeting is not just for students–it is a life skill you can use long after you graduate. It’s about controlling your money instead of letting…

  • Additional Considerations Before Law School

    July 15, 2022

    There are a number of details that need your attention prior to entering law school. The decisions you make now can affect your student resources,…

  • Housing Considerations

    July 15, 2022

    The information on this page is intended to help you understand the financial aspects of your housing options while a student at HLS. Additional information…

  • Student Medical Expense Policies

    July 15, 2022

    Credit: Getty Images We recognize that students have a number of questions when it comes to medical expenses.  This page will help you understand our…