1. A U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with a valid social security number
2. Accepted into a degree program
3. Enrolled at least half-time
4. Maintaining satisfactory academic progress
5. Not in default on any prior federal education loan, nor owe money on a federal grant
6. Registered with Selective Service, if male
7. Not convicted under federal or state law of sale or possession of drugs

If you are planning to apply for financial aid at Suffolk University Law School for 2010-2011, follow the appropriate link below for the information required to complete your financial aid file.

New/Prospective JD or Joint Degree Student Application Process and Priority Filing Dates

New/Prospective LL.M. Student Application Process and Priority Filing Dates

Current Student Application Process and Priority Filing Dates

Summer 2010 Application Process and Priority Filing Dates

Contact us! The Office of Financial Aid is available to help you with any questions you may have on applying for financial assistance and/or financing your legal education.

The financial aid application process is separate from the admissions application. Do not wait for your admissions acceptance before applying for financial aid. 

The prospective student priority filing date for financial aid is March 1, 2010. Applicants seeking need-based funding from Suffolk are encouraged to apply for financial aid by this priority filing date, although applications are accepted throughout the year. Financial aid funds are awarded on a rolling basis, and grants will be awarded first to students who meet the March 1 deadline. 

New students are notified of their financial aid awards on a rolling basis, beginning in March. To receive a financial aid award letter, applicants must be accepted for admission and have a complete financial aid file. 

To apply for all types of financial assistance, submit the following documents by March 1, 2010:

1.  2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Apply on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no charge to complete this application. Be sure to list Suffolk University Law School’s federal school code of E00517, and Suffolk will receive your FAFSA data directly from the Department of Education. For fast and efficient submission of this application, download and complete this 10/11 FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet (available January 1) before you complete the FAFSA on-line.

The FAFSA is the application for all federal student aid and is required by all schools in order to award you federal aid. The form collects income and asset information from the student (and spouse, if married).                                                                                                                   

Prospective students who are only applying for federal loans do not need to submit any additional forms or tax returns (unless selected for verification by Suffolk or the federal government) in order to receive a Federal Stafford Loan award from Suffolk Law. Students requesting only federal loans can submit the FAFSA at any time throughout the fall and spring semesters. 

2.  2010-2011 Need Access Application

The Need Access Application is required only for prospective students who are applying for grants and need-based scholarships from Suffolk University Law School.  Students who are applying only for federal loans do not need to complete this form. The 2010-2011 Need Access Application wll be available on January 1, 2010.

Apply on the web at www.needaccess.org. There is a $28 application fee. Be sure to indicate Suffolk University Law School in the school section and Suffolk will receive your data directly from Access Group. 

The Need Access Application collects detailed income and asset information from both the student and parents.  Suffolk Law requires parent data from applicants requesting grant funds to help us distribute our need-based funds equitably. Although parents may be unable to contribute to their children’s graduate education, viewing potential family contribution as a whole is necessary in establishing financial need. If extenuating circumstances prevent a student from submitting the required parent information, the student may submit a written, detailed request for a waiver. This request should be submitted directly to the Suffolk Law Office of Financial Aid by mail or email at lawfaid@suffolk.edu (use “waiver of parent data” for email subject). 

3.  Signed Copies of 2009 Federal Income Tax Returns for both the student (and spouse, if married) and parents.

Tax information is required only for prospective students who are applying for grants and need-based scholarships from Suffolk Law School, and students who are selected for verification. Tax returns should be sent directly to the Suffolk Law School Office of Financial Aid. If 2009 federal income tax returns are not available by the March 1 priority filing date, please send them once completed. Do not send 2008 tax information. The Office of Financial Aid can usually extend a tentative financial aid award without tax returns. The award will then be finalized once the 2009 tax returns are received. 

4.  Students with special circumstances that may affect the family’s ability to contribute to educational expenses should address their concerns in the "special circumstances" section of the Need Access application, which is reviewed by the Suffolk University Law School office of Financial Aid.      

The priority filing date for financial assistance is March 1, 2010. Applications received after that date will be reviewed for a Federal Stafford Loan and will be considered for Suffolk grants and loans as funding permits.

Prospective LL.M. students are required to have the following information on file in the Office of Financial Aid. For priority consideration, all forms should be received by May 15, 2010 for fall 2010, and October 1, 2010 for the spring 2011 semester. Don't wait for your admissions acceptance before applying for financial aid!

To be considered for financial aid at Suffolk Law, the following documents are required:

1. 2010/2011 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Suffolk University Law School federal code is #E00517. Apply on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For fast and efficient submission of this application, download and complete this 10/11 FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet (available January 1) before you visit the web site.
   
   
2. 2010-2011 Suffolk University Law School LL.M. Financial Aid Application.
   
   
3. Signed copy of 2009 federal income tax return for student (and spouse, if married).

In order to reapply for assistance, all required forms must be received by April 1, 2010*. Applications received after that date will be reviewed for a Federal Stafford Loan and will be considered for Suffolk grants and loans as funding permits.

Returning students are generally notified of their financial aid eligibility during the summer as spring grades become available. A complete application is necessary for consideration and each applicant is automatically reviewed for all possible forms of aid administered by the Law School, unless otherwise requested by the student. Timely applicants receive primary consideration for scholarship/grant and employment awards.

Students can expect to receive similar financial aid awards each year if their financial situation remains relatively constant. However, renewal of federal funds is contingent upon the current law, the level of federal allocations, and upon evidence of satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the regulations of the Law School.

*Students applying for summer Federal Loan funding and/or summer Federal Work 

  Study are required to have all forms in the Office of Financial Aid by March 5, 2010.

  See Summer Financial Aid Application Process.

To reapply for fall/spring financial aid at Suffolk Law, complete the following:

1. 2010/2011 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Suffolk University Law School federal code is #E00517. Apply on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For fast and efficient submission of this application, download and complete this 10/11 FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet (available January 1) before you visit the web site.
   

Students selected for verification will be required to provide additional documentation, including 2009 federal income tax returns and a verification worksheet. If this is necessary, the student will receive notification from the Suffolk University Law School Office of Financial Aid.

Students requesting Federal Work Study for summer are required to have the following forms submitted to the Office of Financial Aid prior to 4:45pm on March 5, 2010. Federal Work Study funds are limited and will be awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis:

1. 2010/2011 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Suffolk University Law School federal code is #E00517. Apply on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For fast and efficient submission of this application, download and complete this 10/11 FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet (available January 1) before you visit the web site.
   
   
2. 2010 Summer Federal Work Study Request Form - available January 11, 2010          

Students requesting a Federal Loan for summer are required to have the following forms submitted to the Office of Financial Aid by March 5, 2010. Requests for loan funding will be processed after that date; however, a deposit may be required in order for the student to register for classes. To receive federal loan proceeds for the summer, students must be enrolled at least half-time (3 law school credits).

1. 2010/2011 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Suffolk University Law School federal code is #E00517. Apply on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For fast and efficient submission of this application, download and complete this 10/11 FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet (available January 1) before you visit the web site.
   
   
2. 2010 Summer Supplemental Financial Aid Application - available January 11, 2010                    

Students studying at another institution or through an abroad program are also required to complete a consortium agreement* in order to receive loan funding for the summer program. Students are encouraged to have all forms submitted to the Office of Financial Aid by March 5, 2010 or loan proceeds are not guaranteed to arrive prior to the student's departure.

*Students who are studying at a foreign institution that is ineligible to receive federal financial   

  aid must complete a contractual agreement (instead of the consortium agreement). Please

  consult the Office of Financial Aid if you are unsure of which form is appropriate for you.

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