They are then considered for all financial aid funds, including all scholarships. No application is considered until all requested information is submitted. Late applications are processed only after all timely applications have received attention. However, awards will generally not be made until April. A majority of scholarships are awarded exclusively to students who clearly demonstrate financial need.
Stipends vary from about half to the total cost of tuition and fees.
Approximately 85 percent of the student body receives financial aid, of which 36 percent receives scholarship assistance. Scholarships are generally renewed pending reapplication for assistance, maintenance of acceptable academic performance, and continued financial need. Scholarships must be applied for each year. The Robert A. Stein Scholarship is named for the seventh dean of the Law School, who devoted his career as student, teacher, and dean at the Law School to the pursuit of excellence in legal education. The Walter J. Trogner Scholarship is named for a distinguished alumnus.