There are many types of financial aid available from the Georgetown University Law Center that can assist you in covering the costs of your legal education. The major sources of funding that may be available to you include: Georgetown Law Grant Aid, Federal Stafford Loans, Graduate PLUS (GradPLUS), Commercial Loans, Work Study, Perkins Loans, Self-Support Loans, Summer Savings Replacement Loan, and Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). Learn more about the types of financial aid available to students at the Law Center.

Application Instructions

Select the link below that best reflects your situation:

• Incoming JD student
• Incoming JD transfer student
• Returning JD student
• JD student applying for summer aid
• JD student visiting away
• LLM student
• International student
• Certificate Program (non degree) student

Incoming JD Students and Incoming JD Transfer Students

If you're an incoming student, complete the following applications for financial aid by March 1 or, if you are admitted after this date, within two weeks of your admission. If you haven’t filed your taxes before applying for aid, estimate your information as accurately as possible to avoid later changes to your award offer.

Step 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• This is the application for federal financial aid used by all schools. A new FAFSA is available every January 1st and must be filed for each year that you plan to apply for financial aid.
• Students who have never filed a FAFSA should first apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN allows you to electronically sign your FAFSA and speeds up the application process. After receiving a PIN, complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Remember your PIN because the FAFSA must be renewed every year! If you are a renewal applicant and you don’t remember your PIN, you may find it online at www.pin.ed.gov
• You’ll only need to provide your (and your spouse’s if applicable) information on the FAFSA. Be sure to enter the Georgetown Law Federal School Code, G21075, so that we receive your FAFSA results from the Department of Education.

Step 2: Georgetown Law Financial Aid Application (Yellow Sheet)

• This is the application used specifically by Georgetown Law, which provides us with more detailed information about who you are and the financial aid that you are requesting.
• The Yellow Sheet is available to admitted students through the Admitted Students website. The Admissions Office will provide you with log in information after you are admitted.
• Students applying for only loans and/or Federal Work Study complete only Part I. Students applying also for need based grant aid complete both Parts I and II. Note: Only full time JD students may apply for a grant. Part time students may apply only for loans and/or Federal Work Study.
• Be sure to correctly list your mailing address (note that two addresses are requested if you will have a different address during the summer) and email so that we can contact you if necessary.

Step 3: Need Access or CSS Profile Application

• Required only of full time JD students who are applying for need based grant aid.
• Complete the Need Access or the CSS Profile application. Please be advised that you need to complete only one of the two applications! The applications collect detailed information from both you and your parents and Need Access is free (including all step-parents and non-custodial parents) and assist in determining your need based grant aid eligibility.

Step 4: Read Your Award Letter Carefully

• We will begin reviewing financial aid eligibility of admitted students who have completed steps 1 through 3 above in March. When you receive your award notice, read the enclosed letter carefully as it gives you further instructions for what to do next.

Returning JD Students

If you're a returning student, complete the following applications for financial aid by May 1. If you haven’t filed your taxes before applying for aid, estimate your information as accurately as possible.

Step 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• File a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov If you don’t remember your PIN, you may find it online at www.pin.ed.gov
• You’ll only need to provide your (and your spouse’s if applicable) information on the FAFSA. Be sure to enter the Georgetown Law Federal School Code, G21075, so that we receive your FAFSA results from the Department of Education.

Step 2: Federal Stafford, GradPLUS and/or Commercial Loan applications

• Complete Federal Stafford, GradPLUS and/or Commercial Loan applications with your lender. Students who borrowed through lenders on the comparison chart may do so online. If you used a different lender, contact your lender directly regarding their loan application procedures.
• Students who have already borrowed a Federal Stafford Loan or a Grad PLUS do not need to complete a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) for this loan unless switching lenders.
• Students applying for a Commercial Loan must complete a new Promissory Note with each year’s application.
• More information about the GradPLUS loan is available.
  

Step 3: Georgetown Law Financial Aid Application (Green Sheet)

• As a new student you completed two institutional forms, the Yellow Sheet initially and later the Blue Sheet. As a returning student you complete only the Green Sheet, which provides us with more detailed information about who you are and the financial aid that you are requesting.
• Students applying for only loans and/or Federal Work Study complete only Part I. Students who receive need based grant aid must complete both Parts I and II.

Step 4: Tax Returns and W2 Forms (Georgetown Law grant recipients)

• If you are a Georgetown Law grant recipient, you must submit signed copies of the previous year’s federal tax return and all W2 forms for yourself and your parents so that we can verify your grant renewal eligibility.
  

Step 5: Need Access or CSS Profile Application (if applicable)

• If you did not apply for or were not awarded a need based grant previously and you wish to apply this year, you must complete either the Need Access or CSS Profile application.
  

JD Student Applying for Summer Aid

If you intend to enroll at the Law Center, attend the London Program, or Visit Away during the upcoming summer session, please note the requirements below  The priority date is April 15.

JD Student Visiting Away

If you're a current Georgetown Law student who has been granted permission to visit away and have been accepted into an accredited program at another institution, you may request student loans to fund your summer, semester, or year away.  Students visiting away are not eligible for Georgetown Law grant or scholarship aid.

Step 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If you have not already done so, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you do not have you PIN from last year's FAFSA, you may retrieve your PIN online. Utilizing your PIN will speed up the on-line process. Be sure to submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline!

Step 2: Federal Stafford, GradPLUS and/or Commercial Loan applications

• Complete Federal Stafford, GradPLUS and/or Commercial Loan applications with your lender. Students who borrowed through lenders on the comparison chart may do so online. If you used a different lender, contact your lender directly regarding their loan application procedures.
• Students who have already borrowed a Federal Stafford Loan or a Grad PLUS do not need to complete a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) for this loan unless switching lenders.
• Students applying for a Commercial Loan must complete a new Promissory Note with each year’s application.
• More information about the GradPLUS loan is available.

Step 3 : Complete the Georgetown Law Financial Aid Application (Green Sheet)

The "Green Sheet" should be returned to the Financial Aid Office, generally by May 1. If you are just applying for loans (and Federal Work-Study) you are only required to complete the first two pages. This portion of the Green Sheet indicates what type of loan(s) you are planning to borrow and in what amounts. Georgetown Law institutional aid recipients must complete all four pages of the Green Sheet, however you may only receive institutional aid for a Georgetown program or semester.

Step 4 : Letter of Acceptance & Letter of Approval

Provide a letter of acceptance from the host institution and a letter of approval by the appropriate J.D. Academic Dean.

Step 5 : Visiting Student Financial Data Sheet

After receiving your approval and acceptance, the Visiting Student Financial Data Sheet is to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.  Please note that the Law Center assesses a $200 fee each semester the student is away.

Step 6 : Consortium Agreement

The Consortium Agreement must be filled out by both Georgetown Law and the host institution.

Step 7 : Study Abroad Disbursement Request Form

This form must be completed only by students studying in a foreign country.

LLM Student

If you're a LLM student, complete the following applications for financial aid by May 1. If you haven’t filed your taxes before applying for aid, estimate your information as accurately as possible. International LLM students should start with Step 2, below.

Step 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Complete your FAFSA online. If you don’t remember your PIN, you may find it at www.pin.ed.gov.
• You’ll only need to provide your (and your spouse’s if applicable) information on the FAFSA. Be sure to enter the Georgetown Law Federal School Code, G21075, so that we receive your FAFSA results from the Department of Education.
• To receive federal aid, you must:
  Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  Be enrolled at least half-time (4 credits) each term
  Not be in default on any previously borrowed student loans

Step 2: Federal Stafford, GradPLUS and/or Commercial Loan applications

• New LLM students should pick a lender. Our lender comparison chart is available online.
• Complete Federal Stafford, GradPLUS and/or Commercial Loan applications with your lender. Students who borrowed through a lender on the comparison chart may do so online. If you use a different lender, contact your lender directly regarding their loan application procedures.
• New LLM students should complete both a Federal Stafford Loan application and Master Promissory Note (MPN) online. Students who have already borrowed a Federal Stafford Loan do not need to complete a new MPN if continuing with your prior lender.
• Students applying for Commercial Loan must complete a new Promissory Note with each year’s application.
• More information about the GradPLUS loan is available.
  

Step 3: Georgetown Law Financial Aid Application (Green Sheet)

• LLM students complete the Green Sheet each year, which provides us with more detailed information about who you are and the financial aid that you are requesting.
• LLM students are eligible for only loans and/or Federal Work Study and need to complete only Part I.
  

International JD Student

If you're an international student, options for financing your education at Georgetown Law are limited to commercial loans. Helpful tips and suggestions to aid you in your search for aid sources are found in the International Student Financial Aid Information document.