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Returning J.D. Students


Recipients of a Fordham Need-based Grant or Scholarship, Fordham Revolving Loan or a Federal Student Loan (Direct Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized and Direct Grad PLUS) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by June 1st. This is the first step in obtaining federal aid for the next academic year. Students who anticipate a change in their enrollment from that of the prior academic year must notify the Law School Financial Aid Office by June 1st.

Additionally, students must follow the instructions listed for the renewal of their specific aid and complete all the Federal and Fordham University Law School processing requirements by June 1st. Submitting the requirements by the due date ensures timely disbursement of Fordham’s Aid and the Federal Loan(s) for the subsequent academic year. Should you have any questions, please contact our office and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Merit Aid Recipients: If you received a Merit Scholarship upon your admission to the Law School, it will be renewed automatically for each subsequent year you are in attendance. 

Need-Based Grant/Scholarship and/or Fordham Revolving Loan Recipients:
Rising 2LD, 2LE, or 3LE students who received Fordham’s institutional aid in the prior academic year will have their institutional aid renewed after they have completed the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year.
 
Students entering their final year of study (3LD, 4LE) are required to complete a Summer Earnings Information Form and submit it to the Law School Financial Aid Office in order to renew their Fordham aid. If you earned income in excess of $15,000 over the summer, your need-based aid may be reduced. The formula used in this calculation is (gross income minus $15,000) x 0.6 x 0.5.
 
Federal Student Loan Borrowers: Students wishing to renew their Federal Student Loans through the Department of Education should follow the steps listed below. Students who have never borrowed a Federal Student Loan at Fordham should follow the requirements listed in the Applying for Aid section of this website for Incoming J.D. students. 

Please note that there are a number of Federal and Fordham University requirements to secure a Federal Student Loan through the Department of Education. Be sure that you have completed all steps necessary to secure your Federal Education Loan(s).

Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized (Stafford) Loans: 

  • Verify on my.fordham.edu that Fordham University is in receipt of the Federal Entrance Counseling you completed in the prior academic year.   
  • Verify on my.fordham.edu that Fordham University is in receipt of your previously completed Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).
  • Complete the University's Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized (Stafford) Loan Request Form for the academic year you are seeking attendance. 

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS (Grad PLUS) Loan:  Be sure you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Entrance Counseling for your Federal Education Loans (see  above) and complete the following steps:

  • Complete the Federal Student Aid Office’s Grad PLUS application and secure a credit decision with the U.S. Department of Education at studentloans.gov.
  • Vetrify on my.fordham.edu. that Fordham University is in receipt of your previously completed Direct Grad PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).
  • Complete the University's Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Request Form for the academic year you are seeking the loan.

The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to request verification of information listed on the FAFSA or any document submitted to Fordham when applying for Financial Aid.