Financial Aid

In addition to the loan programs listed above, some students qualify for Harvard Law School Loans. There is no application for HLS loans other than your…

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: Harvard Law School’s FAFSA code is E00471 Key things to note when completing the FAFSA. FA-DDX The FAFSA uses a direct data exchange (FA-DDX)…

HLS requires student aid applicants to provide financial information for all parents, e.g. biological parents, step parents, adoptive parents, and legal guardians, including when those…

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,…

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…

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…

Entering Student (1Ls) Cash Advances Whenever you have anticipated credits on your student account that exceed your billed expenses (tuition, fees, etc), our office reviews…

Questions about charges on your student account? If you have a question regarding a charge placed on your student account, you should contact the office…

Our goal is to help students be fully informed of their payment responsibilities and options. We review student accounts throughout the year with six financial…