Financial Aid

At Mercer Law, approximately 80% of the student body receives financial aid, whether in the form of scholarships, student loans or work-study.  Mercer Law School awards merit scholarships to eligible applicants and eligible rising second and third year students.  Many students borrow student loans to finance their legal education.

Information on Sources of Financial Aid

For information on the types of financial aid available, eligibility for financial aid, student loans, federal work-study and student loan repayment, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Financial Aid.”

Scholarships

For information on scholarships please see http://www.law.mercer.edu/admissions/scholarships.cfm.

Applying for Financial Aid

To apply for federal student loans and/or federal work study, you must complete the following two items.  The deadline for priority consideration is April 1.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Mercer’s school code is 001580.
• Complete the Mercer Application for Financial Aid by clicking here.  (Available only for accepted applicants and current students).

Important Financial Aid Websites

• To obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to complete the FAFSA and access student loan account information, see www.pin.ed.gov.
• To complete Direct Loan entrance or exit counseling, review loans, select a repayment plan, apply for a deferment/forbearance or make a payment see www.dl.ed.gov.
• To complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note, see www.dlenote.ed.gov.
• To review all federal student loans, see www.nslds.ed.gov.
• To determine if you are eligible for Veteran’s Benefits, see www.gibill.va.gov. 

For Alumni

• Public Interest Loan Forgiveness—For a good resource on loan forgiveness for public interest work, see www.equaljusticeworks.com.
• Loan Deferments/Forbearances--If you need options or assistance with student loan repayment, see www.dl.ed.gov and under “Forms” you will find information on loan deferments and forbearances for Direct Loans.
• Income Based Repayment Plan-- For information on the new income based repayment plan, including a payment calculator, see www.ibrinfo.org. 

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