Useful tools for financial aid and budgeting for law school
Navigating financial aid can be a tricky proposition, particularly if you have never had to borrow before. Here are some online resources to help guide you through the process and help you plan for your financial future.
From Loyola Law Financial Assistance
Financial Aid 101 – An introductory PowerPoint presentation for Financial Aid at LUC
How to View Your Award in LOCUS
Outside Resources:
Department of Education sites:
Student Loan Data:
NSLDS.ed.gov – Retrieve your entire federal loan borrowing history
Calculators:
AccessGroup.org/Calculators/ – Calculate in-school/out-of-school monthly budgets
Studentloans.gov – Loan repayment calculators
Credit Reports:
Annualcreditreport.com – Get a free copy of your credit report
myFICO.com - More information about your credit/credit score
Law School-Related:
NALP.org – Research salaries for new law graduates
LSAC.org – Financing your legal education overview
Equal Justice Works – Learn about student debt relief
