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Costs & Financial Aid
Academic Year Aid
Academic year financial aid consists of need-based grants and loans. The primary goal of our financial aid program is to ensure that all admitted students can afford to attend Yale Law School regardless of their financial resources.
We determine the financial aid awards based on a budget of tuition and fees plus allowances for living expenses, books, etc.
The process of applying for financial aid is different for U.S. citizens and international students, as is the procedure after receiving your financial aid award letter.
If you have a question about financial aid, you will probably find an answer on our FAQ page or by reading our additional financial aid policies. You can also find more information about paying your bill.
Summer Fellowship Aid
Yale supports one of the most expansive programs of summer public interest work in the law school world. In the summer of 2011, we provided fellowships for 184 students through the Summer Public Interest Fellowship (SPIF) program. We will continue this program for the summer of 2012 supporting eligible Yale students working in public interest, government, and not-for-profit organizations.
Postgrad/Repayment
Yale Law School has pioneered a loan repayment assistance program to allow students to take their dream jobs without worrying about their student loans: the Career Options Assistance Program (COAP). Established in 1989, COAP was one of the first loan forgiveness programs of its kind. Since its inception, it has served as a model for similar programs at law schools across the country. Today, it is one of the most distinctive, generous, and flexible loan forgiveness programs available at any law school. Learn more about the program.
Recent Posts from the FinAid Blog:
Translating the Award Letter - Part 1 Posted Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:44:00 |
How 3Ls Can Achieve "Low Debt, High Gain" (Workshop Series) Posted Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:00:00 |
A "Special" Offer On Loan Consolidation Posted Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:47:00 |
Scholarships to help pay for your law degree...where do I sign?! Posted Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:48:00 |
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Takes A Big Step Forward Posted Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:48:00 |
We hope the information on this website will assist students and their families in understanding the Law School's financial aid policies and programs, as well as their individual need analysis and award.
