Federal Direct Loans

Apply for Federal Direct Loans

The largest portion of financial aid received by students is in the form of student loans. Please note that loan eligibility requires good credit. We strongly recommend that you get a copy of your credit report and resolve any negative issues right away. You may access a free credit report online. Financial loan applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who are making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree. Campus-based aid eligibility for loans and scholarships is available only for the first six semesters of enrollment.

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2024-2025 UC Law SF Supplement and FAFSA

To apply for need-based scholarships or grants and for Federal Direct Loans you must submit both:

2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Link to come)
Financial Aid Supplement: New Students, please go here for your Supplement form. Continuing students, please go here for your Supplement form.)

Note: The 2025-26 FAFSA is not scheduled to be released by the Department of Education until early December. Please check back then!

When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to designate Uc-hastings College of the Law in the school section and include our School Code: G03947. Please note that our current legal name is UC Law San Francisco, however, our name is still listed as Uc-hastings College of the Law on the FAFSA.