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admissions_finance Your decision to enter law school is a decision to invest in your future. A Notre Dame legal education will provide a return on your investment throughout your legal career. The Admissions and Financial Aid Offices understand that the cost of financing your legal education can be daunting. We also recognize that most law students do not have the immediate financial resources to pay for their legal education. Our goal is to help you identify various funding sources and repayment options so that you can make your law school dream a reality.

While each year a substantial portion of the entering class receives some scholarship assistance from NDLS, the largest form of financial aid for all law students is educational loans. A number of students in our class will finance a significant portion, if not their entire education, because they believe it is the right choice for them. When utilizing loans, most students will qualify for $20,500 through the Federal Direct Loan Program (the portion that is subsidized will depend on information provided in the FAFSA). Additionally, students may borrow up to the cost of attendance (minus scholarships and Federal Direct Loans) though the Federal Graduate/Direct PLUS Loan or Private Loans.

We can provide you with tools to establish a budget and estimate costs so that you can minimize borrowing and be prepared for your repayment options. Additionally, Notre Dame’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program and similar programs through state and local bar associations can reduce your monthly loan payments.

Notre Dame’s diverse curriculum, dynamic and accessible faculty, engaging community, loyal alumni network, and vast career opportunities, create a strong return on your investment. There are many resources available to help you finance your legal education and reach your goals. Through a combination of scholarships, loans, part-time work, and generous repayment programs, investing in your future can be very affordable at Notre Dame Law School.

Learn more about:

Tuition and Fees
Cost of Attendance Worksheet
Dates and Deadlines
FAQs Concerning Financial Aid
Loans
Scholarships-Internal
Scholarships-External
Employment Opportunities
Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Financial Literacy & Wellness Video
Panelists will speak with students about managing student loan debt, resources for managing debt, and financial aid.