Financial Aid Office
Our office stands ready to help students develop a financial plan that meets their educational goals. Read our Financial Aid Code of Conduct. Contact a Cooley representative to:
• Learn how to pay for law school
• Review scholarship opportunities
• Explore loan repayment options
• Design a financial aid package that meets your needs
Tuition »
Cooley's tuition is very competitive with that of other private law schools, and it is among the most affordable private law schools. We have a two level tuition program. How much does it cost?
Scholarships »
Cooley has a generous Honors Scholarship Program available. These scholarships are based on your Admission Index and LSAT score. We use a straightforward formula to determine eligibility.
Instructions to Apply: Review your budget, Pay your deposit, Review your award letter, and more.
The Department of Education has a convenient website to complete your financial aid processes. Our school code is G12627.
How to Apply for Financial Aid: Budgeting and the Financial Aid Process.
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How to Receive Your Loan Proceeds »
All students will receive an email to their Cooley account from the Financial Aid Department when student loans have disbursed on your behalf. Check your loan status through portal.cooley.edu.
Lowering Costs, Reducing Debt, and Choosing a Law School »
President and Dean Don LeDuc's advice to law school applicants about the cost of attending law school and lowering law school debt.
Student Loan Default Rates
Institution's cohort default rate: enter the following code in the OPE-ID field: 012627
Two-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Student Debt Relief »
Loan forgiveness means a portion of the federal student loan debt is not paid back by the student. Loan Repayment Information
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Founded in 1972, the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is a private, nonprofit, independent law school accredited by the American Bar Association and the Higher Learning Commission. Cooley has provided its more than 15,000 graduates with the practical skills necessary for a seamless transition from academia to the real world.
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