How much to take out on loan?

[jcm043]

I'm starting now to plan ahead for taking out a loan for the next three years. Luckily the cost of tuition will only $9,000 per year, $4,500 per semester.) Is there a guide to budgeting on TLS? Obviously I want to keep my loans as small as possible.

TIA, hope everyone has a great weekend!

[Lawquacious]

If you enter some relevant search terms in the forums search box on TLS you might find relevant info.

My experience has been that I have needed all funds and more, but I am not right out of college and have adjusted to a lifestyle due to working for several years. I do know ppl who don't take all the loans and seem to do fine though--they get roommates and eat cheap food etc and it works out for them apparently.

[badaboom61]

You can give back loans at no penalty at all for a certain period after you take out the loans. I think it might be as long as 90 days? You can check though. Anyway, one strategy would be to take a generous amount of loans when you get there, figure out how you're living and adjusting to law school life and how much money you need, and then give back the balance if you don't need it all.

[jeffreyangley]

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Set up a bank account at a bank that deals with your size and type of small business.
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