Appalachian School of Law wants you to attain your dream of being a lawyer. We understand that law school is costly, and we want to help you along the way by:
Every application is automatically reviewed for ASL’s generous merit scholarships. Once a student is admitted, they may apply for need-based aid.
There are multiple options when it comes to financing your education:
To apply for financial aid, follow these steps:
Step One
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application online. ASL’s Title IV federal code number for FAFSA is G35593. Returning second- and third-year students need only file a condensed Renewal FAFSA.
Step Two
Review the award package sent to you by ASL’s Financial Aid Office
Step Three
If you need to borrow funds for your education, visit the Federal Direct Loan website and/or consult private lenders.
The Department of Education typically disburses federal student loans to ASL at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters each academic year.
When it is time to repay your student loans, several options are available to keep the process as stress-free as possible. You can select a repayment plan that’s right for your financial situation. Generally, you’ll have from 10 to 25 years to repay your loan, depending on which repayment plan you choose.
Click here to view the slides from the Federal Student Loan Repayment presentation sponsored by the ASL Financial Aid Department and the Student Bar Association.
Repayment Options
To find out which one of these repayment plans works best for you, visit the Federal Student Loan website.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program was created to encourage individuals to fill public service jobs. Under this program, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your eligible federal student loans after you have made 120 payments on loans under certain repayment plans while employed full time by certain public service employers. More information is also available here.
Postponing Repayment
Federal student loan programs offer deferment, forbearance, or other forms of payment relief in limited circumstances. If you have trouble making loan payments, immediately contact the organization that services your loan to see if you qualify for relief. It’s important to take action before you are charged late fees. For Federal Perkins Loans, contact your loan servicer or the school that made you the loan. For Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans, contact your loan servicer. If you do not know who your servicer is, look it up in the federal National Student Loan Data System.
Click here to learn more about our available scholarships.
