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Below is the who, what, when and how of applying for LIPP specific to 2026 graduates. We also recommend all 2026 graduates review the Frequently…

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…

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,…

LIPP applications for the class of 2026 will open in mid-October. To help ease the process of completing the first LIPP Application we have compiled…

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…

Welcome to the HLS Financial Aid Application Process! We hope that our step-by-step approach will help you understand what is required when, and why. The timeline for the…

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 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 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…

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,…

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…

We recognize that students have a number of questions when it comes to medical expenses.  This page will help you understand our policies and procedures…

All aid programs described in this web site depend on the availability and allocation of funds to support them. The Law School reserves the right…

New applicants with LIPP-qualifying employment can enter the program at any time by submitting a New Application along with the supporting documentation described below. New…

The mission of LIPP is to enable HLS J.D. graduates to pursue a broad range of relatively lower income employment options while maintaining the ability…

We’re here to help We understand that your decision to attend law school means you’ve committed to investing in your future: intellectually, professionally, and financially.

Every step of the way… Student Financial Services is committed to supporting you throughout your time at HLS, from matriculation, to graduation, to life beyond…

Required forms for all SPIF participants: Required forms for Stipend SPIF: Required forms for Federal Work Study SPIF: You will need to be hired by…

SPIF Loan Eligibility Harvard Law students who are recipients of SPIF during the summer are eligible to request a SPIF loan in the amount of…

Federal Work Study Federal Work Study wages are taxable and subject to federal, state, and local tax withholding. FWS recipients will receive a W-2 from…