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Costs & Financial Aid
Yale Law School’s financial aid policies and programs are designed to make it possible for students to pursue their legal education at Yale, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Approximately 80 percent of the student body received some form of financial aid for the 2008-2009 academic year, and more than half of YLS students qualify for Law School grants, which are awarded solely on the basis of financial need. Here is a list of most frequently asked questions that may be helpful to you.
The Law School has also pioneered a loan repayment assistance program that allows students to take jobs in nonprofit organizations, public interest, government, academia, or small firms. The Career Options Assistance Program (COAP) is one of the most generous and flexible loan forgiveness programs in existence.
The Office of Financial Aid assists students in understanding the program, resources and options, as well as the most up-to-date federal programs and University policies.
For more information on financial aid, please see the FINANCIAL AID HANDBOOK.
Questions should be directed to Patricia Barnes, Director of Financial Aid at (203) 432-1688.
