- 2026-2027 Financial Aid Fact Sheet – LL.M. & Graduate Law
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Student Loans
Federal Student Loans
Federal student loans are offered through the federal government and include two types of loans, the Direct Unsubsidized Loan and the Direct Graduate PLUS loan. To qualify, students must be enrolled at least half-time and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an individual granted political asylum.
The Direct Unsubsidized loan is typically the first loan option that students use, and it does not require a credit check. Full time students may borrow up to $20,500 per academic year through this loan.
The Graduate PLUS loan requires a credit check and is generally used by students who need funding beyond the Direct Unsubsidized Loan limit. However, this loan option may not be available to most students moving forward. As a result, students who need additional funding should be prepared to explore private student loan options to cover remaining costs.
To apply for a federal student loan, you must first complete the following:
In addition to the two forms above, to borrow the Direct Unsubsidized loan , you will also need to complete a Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan Master Promissory Note and the Federal Loan Entrance Counseling online at www.studentaid.gov.
Please visit the Federal & Private Student Loans for more information about eligibility requirements, application steps, borrowing limits, and loan interest rates and terms.
Private Student Loans
Private Student Loans are credit-based loans that are offered by private lenders and banks. Students who do not meet the citizenship requirement for federal student loans can apply for a private student loan with a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Private student loans may also be used to supplement the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, up to the cost of attendance. The private student loan requires a credit check, and your credit must be approved to qualify for the loan. If you are not approved based on your own credit, you can apply with a credit-worthy co-signer.
Students must apply directly with their lender of choice. For information about available private loan options, you may visit the AccessLex Private Loan Exchange or ELMSelect.
Scholarships
Scholarship offers for LL.M. and Graduate Law programs are determined through the admissions process. Partial tuition scholarship funding may be available for the LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers, LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, and the LL.M. in Taxation. Please contact the administrative office for your program of interest below to learn more about scholarship availability:
Graduate and International Law Programs admissions office: intllaw@temple.edu or (215) 204-1448
LL.M. in Trial Advocacy admissions office: llmtrial@temple.edu or (215) 204-2738
Financial Assistance for International Students
F-1 / J-1 scholars and international students interested in the LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program can find more information on financial assistance and resources athttps://law.temple.edu/resources/financial-aid/graduate-international/ If you have any questions or need assistance applying for financial aid, please call the Law School Financial Aid Office