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Tuition and Financial Aid

We recognize that for most students, paying for law school is a serious financial challenge. At Vermont Law School, we are committed to making your education a financial possibility. Our Financial Aid staff is ready to assist you with any questions or problems you may have. Throughout the application process, we encourage you to keep in mind the importance of completing forms by the appropriate deadlines, so that you keep yourself eligible for the greatest amount of financial aid available to you.

Financial aid at Vermont Law School is in the form of both merit and need-based aid. Approximately 90% of our students receive some form of financial assistance; 75% of these students receive institutional aid; and 60% receive Vermont Law School scholarships and grants. Institutional aid includes scholarships, grants, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Work-Study and fellowships.

To be considered for federal and VLS financial aid, a student must:
  • be enrolled at least half-time and be making satisfactory progress in the JD, MELP or LLM program;
  • be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (see FAFSA instructions for definition of eligible non-citizen);
  • not be in default on a previous federal loan or owe a refund on federal financial aid received in the past;
  • be registered with the Selective Service (if applicable); and
  • have educational expenses and demonstrated financial need.
 

Financial Aid Application

The only application that needs to be completed to be considered for all federal and institutional financial aid is the:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Vermont Law School’s FAFSA code is G11934

Although you can complete the FAFSA starting on January 1 of each year, preference for institutional aid will be given to applications received by March 1 preceding the start of the fall semester. Financial aid is granted annually and awards are subject to student eligibility, availability of funding and program limits. A new application must be completed each year.

To obtain more information on federal and campus-based financial aid programs, please call the Financial Aid Office toll-free at 888-277-5985 or email us at finaid@vermontlaw.edu.

Tuition and Fees

Federal Direct Loans and Work Study Programs

Fellowships

Grants and Scholarships

Managing Your Debt

Information on ways to manage your debt.

Assistance for International Students

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