Students requesting accommodations and/or support services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 must provide documentation of the disability which substantially limits a major life activity. All requests for accommodations must be filed with the Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations no less than thirty (30) days in advance of…
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Roger Williams University, including its School of Law, (“University”) has adopted this grievance procedure to assist in facilitating resolution of complaints alleging disability discrimination in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”). The University has designated Derek Zuckerman, AVP for Student Life and Dean of Students , (the “Coordinator”) to coordinate…
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A student may request a leave of absence for medical or personal reasons from the School of Law. The request must be submitted in writing on a Dean’s Action Form with supporting documentation as appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Associate Dean of Student Life and Operations Lorraine Lalli. All leaves must be approved as detailed in Section 305 of the Student Handbook .
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To schedule an appointment with one of the counselors, you can call (401) 254-3124 or visit the office. The hours during the academic year are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You will be asked to fill out a brief information sheet and questionnaire prior to your first visit. Managing Anxiety Related to Covid-19 Outbreak Additional Details on the Counseling Center and Services Provided
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The Financial Aid Office provides information about and access to a variety of funding sources to supplement each student’s available funds. Major sources of funds include the Federal Government, private loan providers, and private foundations. Financial aid is available for the full cost of attendance, including both direct costs (tuition, books, fees, and supplies) and indirect costs (…
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If you think you will need financial assistance to meet the direct or indirect costs associated with your legal education, you should complete the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1 each year, but no later than March 15. If applicable, have your prior year's W-2s and tax returns available., The financial aid priority deadline is March 15., The RWU Law Title IV code number is, 003410., You will be required to complete a FAFSA each year and may also be asked to provide the Office of Financial Aid with a copy of your previous year’s IRS tax transcript or IRS Form 1040 and W-2 forms. All law students are considered to be independent; parents’ financial information is not considered when determining eligibility for financial aid. To maintain eligibility for federal student aid (…
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The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan offers eligible graduate students up to $20,500 annually with a 1.057% origination fee, which is deducted from the loan at the time of disbursement. The 2024-2025 Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan for graduate students has a fixed interest rate of 8.08%. Students must submit a FAFSA to determine eligibility. The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan covers…
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Managing Your Cost During Law School, Borrow with a vision for your future. Take a proactive approach and exercise prudent borrowing strategies, especially if you are relying on loans as a primary source of financial assistance. You will have more disposable income in the future and will be better able to enjoy the freedom to achieve your professional goals. The benefits of a legal education are more than just financial, and you…, Annual Cost of Attendance (COA) Budget, Federal regulations govern the creation of the student cost of attendance budget and dictate that it cover only expenses incurred during periods of enrollment and may include only education-related expenses. This table shows the 2025-2026 direct costs for Law students living on and off campus. Direct Costs On-Campus Housing Off-Campus Housing Tuition $47,400 $47,400 Student Fees $1690 $1690…
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Printable Forms, 2024 Summer Financial Aid Application Information Release Form Consortium Agreement Statement of Education Purpose The PDF files listed above may require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to be downloaded and installed., Resources, Accesslex, offers on-campus and online financial education programming and resources to help students and graduates confidently manage their finances on their way to achieving personal and professional success. Financial education resources from, AccessLex, are available below: Original URL: https://accesslex.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c346f7c2fe&id=6daeeda63e&e=a88f265774. Click or tap if you trust this link. AccessLex Student Loan Calculator Original URL: https://accesslex.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c346f7c2fe&id=d96aa6aad2&e=a88f265774. Click or tap if you trust this link. AccessConnex by AccessLex Student Loan…
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