A law school grant is a sum of money that is paid by some organization to a student to help pay for their law school related expenses. Grants are different that scholarships in a few different ways. The main difference between a grant and a scholarship is that grants do not require any performance from a student after they receive the money.
Grants
Loans
A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. You borrow money to attend law school when you receive a student loan. If you apply for financial aid, you may be offered loans as part of the school’s financial aid offer. You must repay the loan as well as the interest that accrues. It is essential to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan.
Scholarships
Scholarships are needs based and an application is included in the application for admission. The Committee focuses on the commitment to a career in public interest law, substantive public interest experience, and response to obstacles often created by systemic oppression, ableism, racism, and other ways the law and society affect opportunity and resources.
Work Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded campus-based program. FWS allows students to earn money on campus or at a public or private nonprofit organization. The funds are to help pay for your educational expenses. In addition, this federal program can help students gain valuable work experience.