Syracuse University Graduate Fellowships
Syracuse University awards fellowships each year to selected graduate students - including law students - who exhibit exceptional academic promise. Awards consist of a full tuition scholarship plus a generous stipend. Full-time matriculated graduate students in all fields of study at the University are eligible to hold these fellowships. The College of Law considers applicants with outstanding records of academic achievement at the undergraduate and/or graduate level for these prestigious awards. Applicants who believe they may qualify for a university fellowship are urged to complete the application process for admission by January 31. Fellowship candidates who are recent undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to provide academic letters of recommendation along with their admissions application. Fellowship candidates who are not recent students should provide recommendation letters from persons familiar with their qualifications for the study of law.
College of Law Scholarships
The College of Law awards merit based scholarships to incoming first-year students to recognize their prior outstanding academic achievements and to students who demonstrate exceptional promise for law study. Merit scholarships are awarded without regard to financial need. Scholarships are renewable from year to year as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and maintains a minimum Grade Point Average. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled full time to receive a scholarship. Scholarships may only be applied toward tuition charges. Entering students who believe they may qualify for a scholarship are urged to complete the application process for admission by January 31. Scholarship candidates who are recent undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to provide academic letters of recommendation along with their admissions application.
College of Law Tuition Grants
The College of Law awards partial tuition grants to students who qualify based on their demonstrated financial need. Tuition grants are not automatically renewable; as with all need-based financial aid, students must reapply each year. Tuition grants may only be applied toward tuition charges.
Federal Work Study Program
Federal work study (FWS) funds are awarded to a limited number of students on the basis of their demonstrated financial need. These awards provide compensation from part-time employment opportunities. FWS students may be employed at the College of Law as research assistants or library aides, in other University departments or offices, in government agencies, or in nonprofit organizations. Pay rates vary from minimum wage to approximately $10 per hour. The College of Law awards work study funds to first-year students as well as returning students.
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loan funds are awarded to a limited number of students based on their demonstrated financial need. The Federal Perkins program enables students to borrow a specified amount without interest until six or nine months after graduation or withdrawal from school. The interest rate is currently 5 percent. The repayment period may extend up to 10 years and may be postponed up to 3 years if students actively serve in the U.S. military, Peace Corps, VISTA, or similar national programs. Students may not borrow more than $30,000 in Perkins funds for all post-secondary education. The availability of these funds for law students depends on their financial need and the amount of Federal Perkins Loan funds allocated to the University.
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
New York State residents may be entitled to TAP awards for law study from the State Education Department. The award vary in amount from $75 to $550 for each academic year of professional school and are awarded based on the student's New York State net taxable family income. Students who indicate their New York State residency will receive a TAP application after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The New York State code for TAP at Syracuse University College of Law is 5575.
Federal Veterans Administration Benefits
Financial assistance is available to qualified veterans and/or their dependents who attend law school. Students who believe they may qualify should contact their local Veterans Administration.