Law Financial Aid

The Office of Law Financial Aid is committed to providing all law students financial aid assistance to keep you informed and explore all funding opportunities and resources.  

USF ID Number

In order to better assist law students and reply to your financial aid inquiries in a timely manner, please be sure to include your USF ID Number in any email inquiries to the Law Financial Aid Office.  In addition, any requests to update your financial aid record should come directly from your USF email account. We cannot process any requests for assistance sent from your personal email accounts.

Law Financial Aid Walk-in, Appointments (In-Person, Virtual)

The Law School’s Financial Aid Office is taking the necessary measures to implement and improve our customer service strategies. We want you to have the best experience with our office so we would like to provide information on new changes to our customer service support methods. 

Our office will be available for in-person visits and appointments as well as virtual appointments. Getting in-person assistance is easy.

You can schedule an appointment on the following methods below:

1.    Text USFDonsLAW to 415-914-9982 then text the code for the type of service you wish to receive help with.
2.    Day-to-day appointment. Make an appointment online through the Home Kiosk.   Enter your Name and phone number.
3.    Future virtual Appointments (24 hours and later) Here.

Summer 2025 Financial Aid

Details on how to apply for Summer 2025 Financial Aid are available online.  Once you registered for Summer 2025 class (registration began on March 24, 2025), submit a Summer 2025 Intent to Enroll (ITE) online form to notify Law Financial Aid of your intent to apply for summer aid. You can obtain the form ONLINE. 

The Summer 2025 ITE online form was due on April 1st, which was extended to April 15.  The Summer ITE online form can still be submitted after April 15 and will be processed and monitored accordingly. However, we cannot guarantee that any forms submitted after April 15 will be processed in time to meet the May 1 Summer tuition payment deadline but we will do our best.  

Please note: Students on Academic Probation are not eligible to receive Summer Financial Aid until Spring grades are posted in mid-June and they have regained good academic standing. We are unable to process ITE forms for students on probation until they return to good standing.

Applying for Financial Aid/FAFSA Application for Fall 2025/Spring 2026

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic year is now available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.  All students who seek to receive federal financial aid for the 2025-26 academic year are required to complete the new 2025-26 FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov.  Our Title IV code is 001325 and must be included in your FAFSA application.  

Financial Aid award notification for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 will begin in early April for current students who have completed a 2025-26 FAFSA as long as the 2025-26 FAFSA is completed and USF receives your FAFSA information by the priority date March 1, 2025. Award information will be available to view online via your myUSF student portal. You will be sent an email notification at that time by the Law Financial Aid Office indicating that you can review your financial aid award online via your myUSF online student portal.

IMPORTANT: The 2025-26 FAFSA can be completed after March 1 priority deadline, and you will still be able to receive federal educational loan aid for this year. However, delaying completing your FAFSA will affect when you receive your award notice.  The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible in order to receive the maximum financial aid consideration for 2025-26.

The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible but no later than the priority date was March 1, 2025 in order to receive the maximum financial aid consideration for 2025-26 (this date is especially important for those continuing students who wish to be considered for the Federal Work Study award).

2024-25 FAFSA FILING

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 academic year is still available online.  All students who wish to receive financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year are required to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov.  Our Title IV code is 001325 and must be included in your FAFSA application.

NOTE: It is not too late to apply for federal loan aid for the 2024-25 academic year.  The priority deadline to apply for a 2024-25 FAFSA is April 1, 2025.   

Bar Loan Information 

December 2024 or Spring 2025 graduating students can apply for private bar loans to help with living expenses during the February 2025 or the July 2025 bar preparation period. These loans are private lender loans subject to credit approval. Information is available at the Law Financial Aid Office or online.

USF does not recommend or promote any of these lenders. The list simply represents lenders who provided the bar examination loan to students attending the University of San Francisco School of Law. It is up to you to decide which lender to use to obtain your bar examination loan

See lender websites for complete, and up-to-date details. Common Lenders Offer Bar Examination Loans are as follows:

Important: Compare lenders carefully to evaluate interest rates, fees, and repayment options.  

Upcoming Private Scholarship Deadlines   

Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
At Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro, we know the importance of skilled representation for those facing legal issues. Qualified and knowledgeable lawyers help people every day to protect their rights and fight for justice. Whether someone is facing criminal charges, or dealing with other legal matters, having a fierce advocate on their side can make all of the difference. With this in mind, we have made an effort to support those who plan to work in the legal field through our scholarship program.
Deadline: June 11, 2025
Amount: $1,000

ChapmanAlbin Scholarship for Law Students
Since 2015, ChapmanAlbin has sponsored a yearly $1000 scholarship for incoming and current law students. To apply, a U.S. law student must write a 200-300 word essay on a specific topic and meet a few other criteria for consideration.
Deadline: June 13, 2025
Amount: $1,000

The NY Community Volunteer Scholarship
The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe maintains strong connections to the Long Island community, where we offer our legal services to people in need. Our entire team strives to serve the community through volunteer work in a wide variety of organizations. Sometimes we help with legal concerns, but we also devote our time and efforts to helping the underprivileged members of our community, as well as those in need of medical support.
Deadline: June 13, 2025
Amount: $2,500

The Sandi Fuqua Scholarship
Sandi Fuqua served as a beloved member of Whitley Law Firm’s legal team until her untimely death in 2020. She passed from Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease after over 26 years with the firm. Her infectious laugh, warmth, and willingness to stick it to insurance claims adjusters are sorely missed.
Deadline: June 15, 2025
Amount: $2,500

Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship
At Viles & Beckman, we believe in the development, enrichment, and protection of our local communities. As a personal injury law firm, we assist injured individuals in obtaining the compensation they deserve. However, we recognize that recovering from a serious injury requires a collective community effort. Our commitment to making a positive impact is reflected in our company-sponsored team serve days, where we actively participate in community service, and our collaborations with local organizations for holiday food and toy drives, among other initiatives. This scholarship is dedicated to ensuring that our schools and local communities remain strong and supportive environments that uplift and sustain their citizens.
Deadline: June 15, 2025
Amount: $2,500

Keith M. Fletcher Excellence in Ethics Scholarship
For law students and prospective law students, Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. is excited to offer our annual Excellence in Ethics Scholarship. The first-place scholarship will be awarded to one recipient in the amount of $1,000.00. The second-place winner will be awarded a $500.00 scholarship as well.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Amount: $500 - $1,000

The Child of Divorce Scholarship
This scholarship is for a current or incoming law student who has demonstrated a high degree of determination and perseverance despite the hurdles they may have encountered earlier in life due to parental divorce or estrangement. The Child of Divorce Scholarship is available to students presently enrolled in a program of study at an undergraduate or graduate institution located within the United States. Candidates should have the ability to articulate the ways in which they were able to overcome personal difficulties resulting from divorce within the family while also maintaining a strong commitment to bettering the world around them. Interested candidates are required to provide evidence of good standing from their current educational institution and submit proof of a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Wlaso/ Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County
The Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County offers up to $750 in scholarship awards to students who are: 1) presently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in law school, and 2) have a demonstrable connection to San Luis Obispo County. 
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Amount: Varies

Financial and Banking Industry Reform Scholarship
Rosca Scarlato LLC, a nationwide plaintiffs’ law firm, is proud to sponsor the Financial and Banking Industry Reform Scholarship, an annual scholarship for law students dedicated to making a positive impact in the financial, banking, or insurance industries. We believe in supporting the next generation of legal professionals who aspire to bring fairness and justice to those industries.
Deadline: July 15, 2025
Amount: $1,200

Lem Garcia Law Scholarship
To apply for the Lem Garcia Law $1,000 Scholarship, please write an essay of 800 words or less, detailing your motivation for pursuing a legal career and your vision for using your degree to advocate for justice. Applicants are encouraged to share any personal experiences in advocacy, whether for themselves or others, and how these moments shaped their commitment to the legal profession.
Deadline: August 25, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Andrew Cores Family Law Group
Andrew Cores Family Law Group provides extensive trial experience and thoughtful legal counsel to our clients. The attorneys at our Illinois firm believe in investing resources and time into the legal community for the betterment of future generations of lawyers and the profession as a whole. Having dedicated our lives to the legal profession, the attorneys with Andrew Cores Family Law Group are excited to assist law students with expenses related to their college education. Each semester, the firm is offering an aspiring or current law student the opportunity to win $2,000 through the Andrew Cores Family Law Group Future Lawyers Scholarship.
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Amount: $2,000

The Monument Legal Pillars of Justice Scholarship
This scholarship aims to support promising college students or law students passionate about pursuing careers in social justice-related law. We seek students who demonstrate a profound commitment to advocating for equality, fairness, and the rights of marginalized communities. The recipient(s) will be selected based on the strength and impact of their essay, demonstrating their understanding of social justice issues and their aspirations for using legal skills to effect positive change.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Amount: $500