Financial means for International student Forum

[gerisss]

Hi, I am an International student who needs financial support to pay for the admitted law school. I am writing to ask if there is any way besides the scholarship that I can get to finance my tuition. As the tuition deadline is approaching, it will be greatly appreciated that I could get as much information as possible to access to the financial aid. Thank you so much in advance.

[ihenry]

You were aware of the tuition bills that would await before you applied to law schools (heck, even before taking the LSAT so you save $170 to buy yourself some nice dinners) weren't you? If so, you are probably able to pay through your personal or family savings. Do not bother with loans then. To the best of my knowledge some private lenders might be able to lend you money, but their interest rate is obviously higher than federal loans, which makes borrowing money from them a ridiculous idea even if they have such offering.

[Hand]

If you are considering taking out private loans for a school that admits applicants with a 147/2.8, don't do it. Really, don't. I mean, you shouldn't go to such a school under any circumstance, but you should especially not do it if you can't take out federal student loans. What is more, you will never get a job that will sponsor a work visa from such a school after graduation. Literally never. Run away, as fast as you can, while you still can.

[ihenry]

If you are considering taking out private loans for a school that admits applicants with a 147/2.8, don't do it. Really, don't. I mean, you shouldn't go to such a school under any circumstance, but you should especially not do it if you can't take out federal student loans. What is more, you will never get a job that will sponsor a work visa from such a school after graduation. Literally never. Run away, as fast as you can, while you still can.

This. OP, I just skimmed through your previous posts. As a fellow Chinese student, my very honest suggestion is DON'T GO.