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[jkpolk]

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[NYCbound35]

Depends on where you go.

High end - NYC $2500/month
Low end - Ithaca $1200/month

Median probably wont get you anything paid for 1L summer, but probably for 2L. Expect to take out COL loans.

[eaper]

Depends on where you go.

High end - NYC $2500/month
Low end - Ithaca $1200/month

Median probably wont get you anything paid for 1L summer, but probably for 2L. Expect to take out COL loans.

His profile says he got into UVA, so I assume that's it. I have no idea about CoL at UVA, though.

[hoos89]

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[rubyrose]

this may sound very naive so apologies in advance...

what do the fin. aid packages look like from law schools? are they similar to undergrad? how will my son know how much to request in loans? will the school provide all the necessary info?

thanks in advance for any info provided. this is for my son

[eaper]

this may sound very naive so apologies in advance...

what do the fin. aid packages look like from law schools? are they similar to undergrad? how will my son know how much to request in loans? will the school provide all the necessary info?

thanks in advance for any info provided. this is for my son

Haha completely random thread, but ok. It varies depending on the school. Some schools give you scholarships with (or within a few weeks of) acceptance letters. Some schools don't give anything out until they have your fasfa. So it really depends. Some schools will send loan info with scholarship info.

Total estimated costs will be on the website, and many schools will send packets including this.

[rubyrose]

thanks

[eaper]

thanks

No problem. Sorry it's not very concise... it's just that many schools do things differently.

[rinkrat19]

this may sound very naive so apologies in advance...

what do the fin. aid packages look like from law schools? are they similar to undergrad? how will my son know how much to request in loans? will the school provide all the necessary info?

thanks in advance for any info provided. this is for my son

Um, shouldn't your son be researching this himself, now that he's applying to Big Boy School?

Also, a protip from the dean of admissions at Northwestern: Do NOT call the school on your son's behalf or write him a letter of recommendation.

[jkpolk]

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[hoos89]

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[rubyrose]

eaper thanks again. it's appreciated. I'm just trying to get as much info as possible to see if I can help him out financially. I always think it's best to get as much info as possible to make the most informed decision. Thanks again