A variety of financing options are available to help students meet the cost of a legal education, including:
- scholarships awarded by the School of Law
- outside scholarships awarded by other organizations
- loan assistance through the Federal government or private lenders
- Federal Work-Study or outside employment (in the second and third years of law school)
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Tuition & Fees
Information about tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Scholarships
Law scholarships are merit-based and are awarded by the law school — no applications are required.
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Loans
Varied loan options are available to you in the pursuit of financing your legal education.
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Repayment
There are many repayment options available for your federal loans, and you can switch to a different type of repayment plan anytime.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
We advise applicants to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early in the admission season, even if they have not received an admissions decision from the Joseph F. Rice School of Law.
The Federal Code to designate the University of South Carolina as a recipient of your financial information is 003448.
A new FAFSA is available each year on October 1 and a new FAFSA must be submitted each year in order to get aid. To be fully considered for all financial aid resources, it is suggested that you complete your FAFSA and turn in any forms to the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships by April 1.
Feel free to contact their office at uscfaid@sc.edu or 803-777-8134 if you have additional questions.