Regent University School of Law has budgeted $2.6 million in scholarships and grants for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Since scholarship funds are limited, students should not depend solely on these funds to cover tuition. Students not awarded scholarship or grant assistance for the first year of law school may apply for assistance for subsequent years based on superior academic performance as a law student, financial need, demonstrated public service and/or recognized leadership contributions within the law school.

Student Information
New Students Continuing Students Eligibility Joint Degree Students		Transferring Programs Selection of Recipients International Students Deferred Students Loan Deferment

New Students
The law school financial aid application priority consideration date for new students in February 1; however, awards will be made as funds remain available. New students should not wait for an admission decision before applying for financial aid (law school, university endowments, federal student loans, and VTAG if eligible). Law school financial aid applications will be held until an admission decision is rendered, Only students who have been accepted to Regent University School of Law will be awarded law school scholarships and grants.

Academic Merit Scholarships will be awarded upon admission and therefore do not require an application. Merit awards begin with a 155 LSAT and 3.0 undergraduate GPA.

Continuing Students
Continuing students wishing to apply for or renew existing law school scholarships and grants should submit applications, and essays if applicable, by April 1.

The Ramon N. West Award, Dean's Scholarship, and Public Service Grant typically renew at existing amounts with reapplication and essay (provided via the online application 'Comments' box).

Merit Scholarships (Academic Merit Scholarship, Regent Law Merit Scholarship, Chancellor's Academic Scholar Award) and Regent Law Grants do not require annual reapplication. Continuation of merit scholarships will be based upon a minimum 3.0 spring cumulative GPA. Regent Law Grants will renew with a concurrent annual FAFSA.

Continuing students are eligible for the Sekulow Scholar Award, Jean B. James Award and John W. McCormick Spiritual Leadership Prize. Please see specific requirements for each scholarship. These awards are not renewable, however past recipients may be considered for all other law school awards.

All law school awards are contingent upon student adherence to the Regent University Honor Code and Standard of Personal Conduct (www.regent.edu/admin/stusrv/student/intro.html). 

Financial aid is available to full-time or part-time, degree-seeking students. Financial aid is typically not available for audited courses or to visiting students.

Law schools awards only apply toward tuition, and are based on the following credit hour expectations:

       Full-Time Students:

• First year - 16 Fall and 15 Spring
• Second year - 15 Fall and 15 Spring.  2L students may modify their schedule, but must maintain at least 10 credit hours per semester.
• Third year - 15 Fall and 15 spring.  3L students may modify their schedule and are permitted to take less than 10 credit hours per semester with approval from the Associate Dean of Student Affairs.  Students taking less than 10 credit hours a semester should contact the Law School Financial Aid Office to ensure institutional aid is applied properly.*

       Part-Time Students:

• First year -12 Fall and 11 Spring
• Second and third year -11 Fall and Spring
• Fourth year - 11 Fall and Spring. Students may take less than 8 credit hours is graduating during the academic year.*

*Federal Student Loan eligibility requires full-time student to maintain six credit hours per fall and spring semesters, and three credits for summer; VTAG eligibility requires nine credit hours per fall and spring semesters.

The university student budget will package all full-time students for 30 credit hours annually, and 22 credit hours for part-time students. Though this is not always accurate, it is required by the university to manage the student loan program effectively and efficiently.

JOINT DEGREE STUDENTS
School of Law awards are only applicable to tuition included in the law school program. Students typically begin a joint degree program in the non law discipline [Business, Divinity, Government, etc.], then complete the law school requirements during the last three years of the joint degree program. (see Deferred Students). With approval, some students may have the option to take School of Law and Government coursework simultaneously. School of Law scholarships and grants will not be awarded unless students first confirm their academic schedule with the School of Law Financial Aid Office.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For financial aid purposes, an international student with permanent residence status (a green card) is considered an immigrant and is eligible for US federal and private loans. A non-immigrant international student (not a permanent resident) is not eligible for US federal loans. Both immigrant and non-immigrant international students may apply for school-based scholarships and grants. International students may refer to the University Web pages for further information (www.regent.edu/admissions/international/#app).

LOAN DEFERMENT
Some students' lenders allow deferment of outstanding student loan payments while the student is pursuing graduate study at Regent University, while other lenders may require monthly interest payments. It is the responsibility of the student to contact his/her lending institution to find out if a loan can be deferred while attending Regent University. Students desiring Regent University to complete loan deferment forms must submit proper forms to the Registrar's Office. The deferment forms will be completed after the student has completed the registration process.

SELECTION OF AWARD & SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
All law school awards, whether scholarships or grants, have and element of merit considered in the selection process. Law school awards and scholarships are decided by the Dean of the Law School, the Associate Dean for Administration, the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid and/or the Assistant Director of Admissions nd Financial Aid.

CHANGING PROGRAMS

While studying at Regent University School of Law, students may exercise a one-time transfer option, changing from the part-time to the full-time program (or vice versa) at the end of an academic year. Law school aid will be revised and does not necessarily adjust proportionately to the credit hour diferential. Students considering changing programs should contact the law school financial aid office for further information.

REINSTATED STUDENTS

Students who are reinstated following academic dismissal may apply for a Regent Law Grant after completing one semester with a 2.0 GPA. The grant, if awarded, may not necessarily equal any previously awarded amounts. Students should be familiar with terms of  the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for federal student loans. Further information on SAP can be found on the Central Financial Aid Office website.

The financial aid programs outlined herein replace all previous brochures and representations.

All awards are subject to the availability of funds. Therefore, all Regent University financial aid programs may be revised or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Once individual program funds have been expended, no further awards will be made.