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Probably.john1990 wrote:How much debt will i be in after graduation? Dozo says cost of living is 25k+ tuition, which sounds reasonable so that would put me at 135k no including interest. Interest should be another 26k during that time. Is 160k accurate even with a 84k scholly?
It sounds about right, but did you figure in cost of books and any mandatory school fees?john1990 wrote:How much debt will i be in after graduation? Dozo says cost of living is 25k+ tuition, which sounds reasonable so that would put me at 135k no including interest. Interest should be another 26k during that time. Is 160k accurate even with a 84k scholly?
You know FAFSA isn't free money right?john1990 wrote:I have begun negotiating for a scholarship, hopefully i will get some more aid. Also, i will likely be eligible for FAFSA which may help out somewhat
I've been getting FAFSA for the last four years and i don't know what your talking abouttfleming09 wrote:You know FAFSA isn't free money right?john1990 wrote:I have begun negotiating for a scholarship, hopefully i will get some more aid. Also, i will likely be eligible for FAFSA which may help out somewhat
sure, ive been getting the form toorad lulz wrote:You know the FAFSA is a form, right?john1990 wrote:I've been getting FAFSA for the last four years and i don't know what your talking abouttfleming09 wrote:You know FAFSA isn't free money right?john1990 wrote:I have begun negotiating for a scholarship, hopefully i will get some more aid. Also, i will likely be eligible for FAFSA which may help out somewhat
It's not some sort of advantage; you aren't getting a "deal" that will help you.john1990 wrote:I have begun negotiating for a scholarship, hopefully i will get some more aid. Also, i will likely be eligible for FAFSA which may help out somewhat
BobbyDylan wrote:Yea, but the FAFSA just determines your eligibility for federally subsidized student loans, at the rate of 6.8% (which isn't that great). Almost everyone going to law school gets those.
It's not some sort of advantage; you aren't getting a "deal" that will help you.john1990 wrote:I have begun negotiating for a scholarship, hopefully i will get some more aid. Also, i will likely be eligible for FAFSA which may help out somewhat
You fill out a FAFSA just to determine if you're eligible to take out loans from the government, at 6.8% interest for a Stafford Loan of up to $20,500 per year, and at 7.9% interest a GradPlus loan for anything else. Both are loans with interest. Not grants or scholarships.john1990 wrote:BobbyDylan wrote:Yea, but the FAFSA just determines your eligibility for federally subsidized student loans, at the rate of 6.8% (which isn't that great). Almost everyone going to law school gets those.
It's not some sort of advantage; you aren't getting a "deal" that will help you.john1990 wrote:I have begun negotiating for a scholarship, hopefully i will get some more aid. Also, i will likely be eligible for FAFSA which may help out somewhat
I thought that FAFSA awards need based grants to law students just as they do to undergrads, i just found that pell grants aren't awarded
I sent Dozo a copy of the offer i got from Brooklyn, and the dean has been pleasant to speak with so far. He told me that i should be hearing a final decision by the end of next week.
I see, do these loans incur interest while we are still in school?tennisking88 wrote:You fill out a FAFSA just to determine if you're eligible to take out loans from the government, at 6.8% interest for a Stafford Loan of up to $20,500 per year, and at 7.9% interest a GradPlus loan for anything else. Both are loans with interest. Not grants or scholarships.john1990 wrote:BobbyDylan wrote:Yea, but the FAFSA just determines your eligibility for federally subsidized student loans, at the rate of 6.8% (which isn't that great). Almost everyone going to law school gets those.
It's not some sort of advantage; you aren't getting a "deal" that will help you.john1990 wrote:I have begun negotiating for a scholarship, hopefully i will get some more aid. Also, i will likely be eligible for FAFSA which may help out somewhat
I thought that FAFSA awards need based grants to law students just as they do to undergrads, i just found that pell grants aren't awarded
I sent Dozo a copy of the offer i got from Brooklyn, and the dean has been pleasant to speak with so far. He told me that i should be hearing a final decision by the end of next week.
You are a prime example of what's wrong with this country today.john1990 wrote:I see, do these loans incur interest while we are still in school?tennisking88 wrote:You fill out a FAFSA just to determine if you're eligible to take out loans from the government, at 6.8% interest for a Stafford Loan of up to $20,500 per year, and at 7.9% interest a GradPlus loan for anything else. Both are loans with interest. Not grants or scholarships.john1990 wrote:BobbyDylan wrote:Yea, but the FAFSA just determines your eligibility for federally subsidized student loans, at the rate of 6.8% (which isn't that great). Almost everyone going to law school gets those.
It's not some sort of advantage; you aren't getting a "deal" that will help you.
I thought that FAFSA awards need based grants to law students just as they do to undergrads, i just found that pell grants aren't awarded
I sent Dozo a copy of the offer i got from Brooklyn, and the dean has been pleasant to speak with so far. He told me that i should be hearing a final decision by the end of next week.
Yes.john1990 wrote:
I see, do these loans incur interest while we are still in school?
That's understandable, i understand the loan process now thoughdingbat wrote: I was actually referring to your understanding if the loan process
I was also in a pissy mood and I apologise
I was actually referring to your understanding if the loan processjohn1990 wrote:I understand the risks, but i don't see myself scoring much higher on the LSAT in the near future. I studied very hard for the LSAT, although i am retaking in June. I'm already in the 95th percentile, and i have been stuck at 166 for a while.dingbat wrote: You are a prime example of what's wrong with this country today.
Go to Dozo, don't worry about the curve. Be the centre-piece of a New York Times article.
If i have a better cycle next year, my only option would be to pay sticker at a slightly better school like Fordham/Emory anyway. I'd rather take the $ and try to finish high in the class. Historically about 25% of the class gets a high paying job upon graduation, that means i would have about the same salary as someone at a better school (like fordham) and less debt, if i finish well.