Types of Financial Aid
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Applying for Financial Aid
- Complete the FAFSA application form available at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.
(UIC Law Code: 001776) - Create an FSA ID username and password.
- Use your FSA ID to confirm your identity and submit your FAFSA online.
Financial Aid Eligibility
In order to qualify for financial aid, you must satisfy the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled in courses needed for the program and working towards a degree
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits for the JD program (fall and spring), at least 5 credits for JD program (summer) and 3 credits for the LLM or MJ program
- Meet the citizenship eligibility requirements by the U.S. Department of Education
Types of Financial Aid
- Unsubsidized Loan: These loans are not based on need. Loans begin to accrue interest from the date of the first disbursement. The current interest rate is 6.54%.
- Graduate Plus Loan: These loans requires a credit check, and you may apply with a cosigner. Loans begin to accrue interest from the date of the first date of disbursement. The current interest rate is 7.54%.
- Private Loans: These loans allow you to apply with an outside lender. The interest rates vary depending on credit.