Financial Aid and Scholarships

Law School Scholarships

 

We are in the process of determining scholarship guidelines for fall 2025 applications.  We expect to complete this process by the end of November.

 

Institutional Awards

Institutional scholarships from Wilmington University are available to a limited number of students each year.  Admitted applicants must submit the supplemental scholarship application by March 25th.  Details for submission will be sent from the office of law admissions prior to the deadline.  Awards amounts vary and may be for a single semester or for an academic year.

Information about external scholarships can be found by visiting the Law School Admissions Council. 

Federal Student Aid

Many law students utilize federal student loans to pay for their legal education. It is wise to maximize your federal student loan borrowing before considering more expensive private student loans. 

The application process for all federal loans begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete the FAFSA, you will need to enter Wilmington University’s School Code: 007948.

Federal Direct Stafford Loan

The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan program (Stafford) is the most readily available loan for law students. The annual maximum award is $20,500 with an aggregate maximum of $138,000 (graduate and undergraduate combined). This loan has a six-month grace period, flexible repayment plans, and is eligible for potential forgiveness in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan (Grad Plus)

The Grad Plus loan has a higher interest rate than the Stafford loan and requires a credit decision for approval. It is not your credit score, but your recent credit history, that is scrutinized for approval. You can borrow up to the school’s Cost of Attendance minus the amount of any other financial aid you are receiving for the academic year. This loan has a six-month grace period, flexible repayment plans, and is eligible for potential forgiveness in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Please see Financial Aid Procedures for more information about Federal Student Aid.  

Private Loans

Credit-based private loan programs are available for students who are credit-worthy but unable to borrow federal student loans. Because terms and conditions vary greatly among private loan programs, it is important to familiarize yourself with all pertinent details before making commitments. Please see Financial Aid Procedures for more information about private loans.

FASTChoice is a helpful tool used by WilmU to help you to find the loan that best fits your needs.