*** REMOTE OPERATIONS – THROUGH FRIDAY, JANUARY 10. ***
The office will be available by phone and email during our normal business hours.
Our team does much more than just process loans, manage our Loan Repayment Assistance Program and other need-based aid — we are available to help answer almost any financial-related question you have. Reviewing our webpages will answer many of your questions. If you need assistance, please visit/call our office or send us an email at lawfinaid@georgetown.edu (please list your GUID# in your email).
For all students, the How to Apply section to the right describes the Georgetown Law financial aid application process and timelines.
*IMPORTANT – Merit scholarships and deposit deadlines are managed by the Office of Admissions. Financial Aid application processing can take up to 15 business days.
Featured News
November 1, 2024
Financial Aid Disbursement
PLEASE NOTE - As of December 23rd, memo/expected aid credits are NOT showing on the student account for federal loans due to a University system issue. THIS IS A KNOWN SITUATION - no action is needed.
Spring semester financial aid including Loans, Georgetown Grants and Scholarships will begin posting as payments to the student account starting on January 2nd.
Disbursement requires sufficient enrolled credit hours and that applicable requirements are satisfied. You can review your requirements on GU Experience.
The Financial Aid Office monitors the disbursements and will reach out to students that have outstanding requirements.
Living expense refunds are requested via GU Experience after the financial aid has posted.
November 1, 2024
2025-2026 Incoming and Returning Applicants
The Yellow (incoming JD) and Green Application (returning and graduate level) will open mid March 2025. Follow all steps on How to Apply and be sure to have your credentials ready to complete your application.
While the FAFSA delays have also affected the ability for the Department of Education to process loans for the upcoming year and also the ability of schools nationwide to certify them, we have launched the renewal application.
Students applying for summer 2025 and/or aid for the upcoming spring semester can complete the FAFSA after December 1st and the remainder of the steps as they become available.
For students applying only for the fall and spring of the upcoming year, the expected on-time filing date is June 1.
November 1, 2024
Office Hours of Operation
On Monday, May 19, 2025 we start our summer hours. Please note, the office is closed on Fridays for processing.
Monday - Thursday
10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 2:00pm (phones and e-mail)
Monday - Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
Closed for Processing
The Financial Aid and
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) Teams
- James Harris – Manager, Financial Aid and Graduate Programs
- Mersha Rowley – Manager, Financial Aid and Loan Repayment Assistance Program
- Aliya Sternstein, JD – Manager, Financial Aid Programs and Research
- Kelli Staples – Associate Director, Financial Aid and LRAP
- LaToya Parnell – Senior Associate Director, Financial Aid
- Denae Newman – Executive Director, Financial Aid and LRAP
- Charles Pruett, JD – Assistant Dean, Financial Aid
Important Note
While the information on this and other pages of this website is thought to be accurate at the time of posting, financial aid requirements, terms, and other specifics change regularly and sometimes without notice. Â In addition, no website can comprehensively provide all information related to any particular financial aid topic. Â We encourage you to learn more about all financial aid options available to you by exploring this website in conjunction with other resources and by speaking with a member of the Office of Financial Aid staff.