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The 2025-2026 FAFSA is Available!

In order to be considered for federal financial aid at Chicago-Kent College of Law, the Office of Financial Aid requires that students complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FAFSA is necessary for our office to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid, which at the Graduate/Professional Level, includes Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Federal Graduate PLUS Loan.

While completing the FAFSA is the first step in the process to obtain federal financial aid to help you cover the costs associated with your legal education, please remember that it is very beneficial to be financially prepared for the upfront costs as a law student. Please see our suggestions in the Financial Readiness section of this page. Please also visit the following webpage to learn about the steps involved with the financial aid process at Chicago-Kent College: Financial Aid Overview

You may complete your FAFSA here: 2025-2026 FAFSA.

Please be sure you list the Chicago-Kent College of Law school code of E00773.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is still available through June 30, 2024, however, the last day for the Financial Aid Office to process financial aid for the Spring 2025 semester is Wednesday, April 30th. 

We strongly encourage you to take your time and complete the FAFSA as accurately as possible, as errors on the FAFSA can cause additional delays. 

Additionally, if you have any questions regarding completing the FAFSA, please feel free to call the Department of Education at 1.800.433.3243 (800-4-FED-AID). These representatives have full access to your FAFSA and are trained to specifically answer FAFSA questions.

 

Financial Readiness

Having financial knowledge in law school is just as important as your academics.

It is extremely important to prepared for your first month or two of expenses. Obtaining financial aid is a process, and you will need money upfront for potential costs associated with:

  • Moving
  • First month’s rent on a new apartment
  • Purchasing books or other course materials prior to the start of classes
  • Other unforeseen expenses 

Don’t forget to view our current year’s Estimated Cost of Attendance budget to calculate your total estimated educational costs for the nine-month academic year. 

MAX by AccessLex

At Chicago-Kent College of Law, we partner with MAX by AccessLex, which is a personal finance program designed exclusively for law students. Having a MAX financial education account will give you access to lessons that will help you gain knowledge, build strategies, and meet your financial goals. Each month, MAX will alert you to complete your new lesson. In addition to your lessons, MAX also provides access to workshops, webinars, podcasts, and other financial education resources. You will also have opportunities to enter scholarship drawings! Sign in to your MAX account now.

If you do not have MAX financial education account, you may find step-by-step instructions to register HERE.