ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL PLAN
APPLYING TO STETSON
If you haven’t already applied to Stetson, you
can find more information by visiting stetson.edu/
lawadmissions or calling 727-562-7802 to set up a
visit or phone appointment with a counselor.
ENTERING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Stetson Law awards multi-year scholarships to
selected entering students. All admitted students
are considered for scholarships; no special
application is required. Scholarships are awarded
based on academic excellence, a range of other
personal accomplishments and experiences,
and the ability to further the mission of the
College of Law. Applicants who wish for their
unique circumstances and backgrounds to be
considered may include an addendum with their
application. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling
basis. For Fall 2018, 80.99 percent of incoming
students received a scholarship ranging from
partial to full tuition. Detailed information about the
selection process, scholarship retention data, and
scholarships from Stetson and outside sources can
be found at stetson.edu/lawfinaid.
ASSISTANCE FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS
Several programs provide financial assistance
to students after they enroll, including a number
of partial-tuition scholarships based on first-year
academic performance, leadership, public service
and need. Scholarships to recognize public service
are also available through endowed and university
funds. Stetson offers a full-tuition scholarship for a
student entering his or her final year with a record
of public service who plans to continue that path for
three years after graduation.
Stetson participates in the Veterans Affairs Yellow
Ribbon Program, offering tuition assistance to
student veterans or eligible dependents.
Teaching assistantships and faculty research
assistantships are available on a competitive
basis to upper-level students who have a strong
academic record and an interest in scholarly
research and writing. Teaching assistants support
faculty teaching (but do not teach courses
themselves), and research assistants support
professors with their scholarly publications and
other projects.
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
Students seeking any type of federal financial aid must
annually submit the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on October 1 of
each year and can be completed online at www.fafsa.
ed.gov. The information on the FAFSA is transmitted
electronically to the schools you list on the application.
Stetson Law’s school code is E00342.
Student loans are processed through the federal Direct
Loan Program. The lender is the U.S. Department of
Education, though the entity you interact with (your loan
servicer) can be a private business. Student borrowers
are not required to begin making payments until after
they graduate or leave school. The Direct Loan Program
offers Stafford Unsubsidized Loans (fixed rate, currently
6.6%) and Graduate Plus Loans (fixed rate, currently
7.6%) to graduate or professional students. Interest
rates are subject to change. The Graduate Plus Loan
will require a credit check. To be considered creditworthy,
students must have non-delinquent credit or
obtain a co-endorser. Students are encouraged to
check their credit report on an annual basis.
For more information about federal student loans, visit
www.studentloans.gov and studentaid.ed.gov. All
students who borrow must complete entrance and exit
counseling, sign master promissory notes and accept
conditions of receiving financial aid.
Students may schedule one-on-one sessions with
our friendly financial planning counselors or attend
workshops on any of the following topics:
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Financial Advocacy (one-credit course)
• Finances During the Bar Exam Study Period
LIVING EXPENSES
Living expense budget projections based on doubleoccupancy
living arrangements are available at stetson.
edu/lawfinaid. Students who complete the FAFSA will be
offered a financial aid package to cover the full cost of
attendance (including living expenses), although many
students choose not to accept the full amount of loan
aid offered. Students will be given a sample monthly
budget showing local living expense averages, and
should reduce expenses wherever possible. Stetson
financial planning counselors are ready to offer support
via Skype, by phone or in person, including evening
hours.
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