In the past year, 83% of all BLS students received some form of financial aid. Financial aid from federal and state resources is based on eligibility and financial need. Brooklyn Law School awards merit scholarships and need-based grants.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online after
   January 1. If you do not have a federal PIN number, apply for one at www.pin.ed.gov. US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal student aid programs. To receive federal student aid, the student cannot be in default of previous student loans. Law students are independent by federal criteria, so you should not include parental income or asset information on your FAFSA. The FAFSA will determine your eligibility for Stafford and Perkins loans, and Federal Work-Study. List Brooklyn Law School, E00057, as a school authorized to receive your FAFSA. When your FAFSA is processed, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) which determines how much aid you are entitled to.
2. Complete the Brooklyn Law School Financial Aid Application (PDF). A paper application will be mailed to all admitted and continuing students. It can also be downloaded at the link above.
3. Mail a signed copy of your (and your spouse’s, if you are married) 2007 Federal Income Tax Return (with all accompanying schedules and occupations listed). If you are not filing a 2007 tax return, submit a notarized letter stating why you are not filing a tax return and list all earned income for 2007.

1. In addition to the above, complete the online Need Access Application. There is a small fee for this application. There is a section for parents’ financial information. All students, regardless of age, are required to include parents' financial information on the Need Access Application.
2. Mail signed copies of your parents' 2007 Federal Income Tax Returns (with all accompanying schedules and occupations listed). If your parents are separated or divorced, submit tax returns for both parents. This information is to determine eligibility for a need-based grant whether or not your parents will contribute to your legal education. Parents’ tax returns are required for all need-grant applicants, regardless of age and circumstances. If you have a specific issue that makes this requirement impossible, contact the Director of Financial Aid.




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