Private Student Loans
Private student loans may provide another source of funding for law students who have exhausted their federal student loan eligibility or who are ineligible for federal aid. Private lenders have their own application and repayment terms. You should review all terms before applying for a private loan. Santa Clara University School of Law does not promote or endorse any particular private lender.
IMPORTANT: You should first explore your federal aid options before applying for a private loan.
Bar Study Loans
Once you have graduated you are no longer eligible for federal financial aid so planning for your bar study period is important. Bar Study Loans are loans from private lenders to pay for bar study courses and living expenses while you study for the bar. A Google search will yield some results for you, however we cannot recommend a lender. Be sure you understand all the terms of the loan and comparison shop for the best option. These types of loans cannot be consolidated with your federal loans and will have differing repayment terms so be sure to plan for that when budgeting for repayment.
- Bar Study Classes, Bar Study Materials, and living expenses. These expenses cannot be included in your cost of attendance; therefore, you may consider a Bar Study Loan to help with your costs.
Contact Us
lawfinancialaid@scu.edu
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