* It
is possible for non-residents to become Georgia residents and pay
tuition at the resident rate. In addition the Law School offers
some tuition equalization scholarships that allow non-residents to pay
at the rate charged residents for the first year of law school.
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"You
owe it to yourself to come to Georgia Law. You get a great legal
education. Your classmates are the Region's future leaders in law
and politics. You earn a very well-respected degree. And
you don't graduate owing thousand upon thousands of dollars that will
take decades to overcome."
Samuel
M. Matchett, J.D. '84
2000-01 UGA School of Law Board of Visitors, Chair
Partner
- King & Spalding
Atlanta,
Georgia
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The value of a legal education
at the University of Georgia isn't just a bargain - it's a steal. The quality
of the program, faculty, student body, and facilities is outstanding, yet
the cost remains affordable.
Recently Georgia Law was named as one of the best values in American legal education.
Educational debt loads for UGA law graduates are, in general, much lower than those
of students who graduate from many other law schools. In addition, the
University of Georgia earns some of the highest marks in the nation in
several recent studies that consider cost-of-living expenses for students.
UGA is able to maintain
a modest tuition because of state funding and strong private support.
Ample funds are reserved for scholarships, and each year the majority
of new scholarship awards are made to members of the entering class.
All UGA law students,
whether enrolled as Georgia residents or non-residents, find that the total
cost of their legal education is less than tuition alone at many other schools.
At the School of Law, tuition and fees for the 2008-09 academic year are $13,090 for
residents and $29,940 for non-residents.
Athens is also a very
affordable place to live. The city revolves around the university,
and you will find that local prices are set with student budgets in mind.
Fees for housing, transportation and city services are modest as well.
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Admission
and Financial Aid Calendar 2008-2009
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| Sept.15, 2008 |
Applications available/accepted
for 2009 entering class |
| Oct. 4, 2008 |
LSAT |
| Dec. 6, 2008 |
LSAT |
| Jan. 2, 2009 |
Financial aid application
materials for need-based financial aid available from University of Georgia
Office of Student Financial Aid |
| Feb. 7, 2009 |
LSAT (last LSAT acceptable
for 2009 entering class)
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| Feb. 10, 2009 |
Application deadline for
2008 entering class |
| Mar. 1, 2009 |
Priority financial aid application
completion deadline for the FAFSA used to determine eligibility for need-based financial aid administered by University
of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid |
June 15, 2009
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Transfer student application deadline
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Financial Aid:
Making a Good Deal Better
Financial aid for law students may consist of scholarships, loans,
work opportunities or a combination of the three. In addition to need-based
assistance, students may also be eligible for academic merit scholarships.
Nearly 90 percent of
all UGA law students receive financial aid, and approximately forty percent are
merit scholarship recipients.
Georgia Law Scholarships
Scholarships
School
of Law scholarships, Tuition Equalization Scholarships, and Tuition
Reduction Scholarships are awarded by the School of Law each year to
members of
the entering class. Scholarships range from a few thousand
dollars to full tuition.
School of Law Scholarships
School
of Law scholarships are made available through endowments and gifts provided
by generous alumni and friends of the law school. They are awarded based on academic
abilities, potential for the study of law and other considerations.
School of Law scholarships
are awarded to accepted applicants after a review of their admission files. No separate application form
is necessary to be considered for a School of Law scholarship. Students
who plan to borrow to finance all or part of their legal education should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid.
Tuition Equalization Scholarships
The School of Law awards Tuition Equalization Scholarships to several
entering students who are not residents of Georgia. Recipients are
assessed tuition for the first year of law school at the resident rate rather
than the non-resident rate. These scholarships are awarded after reviewing
the completed admission files of accepted students. No applications
are required. Many students become residents after the first year of study at Georgia Law.
Tuition Reduction Scholarships
Tuition
reduction scholarships are awarded to several entering students who are
not Georgia residents. Recipients are assessed tuition for one
semester during the first year of law school at the resident rate in
stead of the non-resident rate. The application for admission is
reviewed to make these awards. No separate application is
required. Many non-resident students become residents after the
first year of law school meaning that recipients of this scholarship
may only be required to pay non-resident tuition for one semester
during their three years at Georgia Law.
University of Georgia Law Scholars Program
Students who receive full tuition scholarships are designated University of
Georgia Law Scholars. These merit
scholarships are for Georgia residents whose LSAT scores and academic
records show exceptional promise for distinction in the study of
law. For information about these scholarships interested applicants
should contact Ramsey Bridges, Assistant Director of Law Admissions, at rhb@uga.edu.External Scholarships
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund, 2009-2010
The
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial
assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an
ABA-accredited law school. Twenty awards will be made to entering
first-year students and may be renewable for two additional years,
resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during each
student's time in law school. The application may be downloaded
from the ABA website: http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html. Completed
scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2009.
Sidney B. Williams Jr. Scholarship
The
Sidney B. Williams Jr. Scholarship is sponsored by the American
Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation and will award law
students $10,000 per school year beginning with the fall
semester. The award is renewable upon reapplication by the
student for up to three academic years. The 2009 application is now available. For further information and
to download an application, please visit the following website: http://www.aiplef.org/scholarships/sidney_b_williams/apply.html. Completed applications must be received by February 23, 2009.
Student Loans
The
University of Georgia participates in the William D. Ford Federal
Direct Loan Program in which eligible students borrow from the U.S.
Department of Education. These loans are repaid directly to the
U.S. Department of Education. The first step to borrowing the federal student loans described below is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Federal loans which may be
available to law students are:
STAFFORD LOANS
You can request consideration for a Stafford Loan by completing the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate
award year.
- Subsidized: Up to $8,500/year may be borrowed. The U.S.
Department
of Education pays the interest on the loan while you remain in school at
least half-time.
- Unsubsidized: Up to $12,000/year may be borrowed. You are
responsible for paying the interest on the loan from the time the loan
is disbursed until it is re-paid. You can pay the interest while in
school or you may allow it to accrue (capitalize).
GRADUATE PLUS LOANS
Graduate Plus Loans are available to law students enrolled at least
half-time. Financial need is not a requirement, but good credit
is required. The maximum annual loan amount is based on the
student’s cost of attendance minus other aid received (scholarships,
tuition, other loans, etc.).
PERKINS LOANS
Perkins Loans are very limited federal loans and may be awarded to law
students based on financial need and availability. Your FAFSA will be
reviewed by the University of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid
and you will be notified if you are awarded a Perkins Loan.
Information
and application materials may be obtained by contacting the University
of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid. With the exception of short-term
emergency loans to enrolled students, all student loans are administered
by this office.
For further information
on scholarships or students loans, contact:
Office
of Student Financial Aid
220 Academic Building
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6114
(706) 542-6147
E-Mail: osfa@uga.edu
Web: www.uga.edu/osfa
"The
University of Georgia School of Law offers a truly unique legal
educational experience -- intellectually challenging, demanding and
competitive while maintaining a collegial and supportive civility
unknown to many law schools. Whether one wants to practice in
Newnan (Georgia) or New York, all avenues are open to
the UGA graduate."
Sally Quillian Yates, J.D. '86
First Assistant to U.S. Attorney --
U.S. Attorney's Office
Atlanta, Georgia
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