How do I apply for a scholarship award from Loyola University Chicago School of Law?
Merit scholarship determinations are made in conjunction with the admission decision, on the basis of the contents of the application file. No other form is required to apply for merit-based scholarship. A merit-based scholarship constitutes the entire scholarship portion of a financial aid package. Additional scholarship funds will not be awarded. Need-based grants are made ONLY to a small number of accepted candidates who were not offered merit-based scholarships and who turned in the needs-based scholarship application and filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Most scholarships at Loyola University Chicago are awarded to J.D. candidates on the basis of the information presented in the admission file. These awards are generally described as “merit-based,” although most of the recipients also demonstrate financial need. Grants are offered only after these awards are made, and they are distributed to entering candid
