The School of Law awards scholarships throughout the admissions cycle. Applicants admitted by November 1 will receive priority consideration during the first scholarship review process. Initial scholarship awards will be made in early November, with additional scholarship awards made on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle as funding remains available.

No separate application is required for automatic scholarship awards. Scholarship eligibility is evaluated as part of the admissions review process, and students whose academic credentials are competitive with the School of Law’s entering class profile may be considered for automatic merit-based scholarships.

Because scholarship funding is limited, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. Students admitted by November 1 will receive priority consideration during the initial scholarship review process, and scholarship funds are awarded until available funding has been exhausted.

Admitted students who do not receive an automatic scholarship may apply for a Tiger Scholarship by submitting a brief supplemental application. Information regarding the Tiger Scholarship application process, requirements, and deadlines will be provided to eligible admitted students. Tiger Scholarship applications will be reviewed throughout the admissions cycle as funding remains available.

Because scholarship funding is limited, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. Students admitted by November 1 will receive priority consideration during the initial scholarship review process, and scholarship funds are awarded until available funding has been exhausted.

Mizzou Law employs students through part-time jobs funded through the Federal Work-Study Program. All work-study positions are located in the law school library and student employees receive biweekly pay checks.

Federal Direct Loans are issued directly from the government and offer flexible repayment terms, fixed interest rates, and vast deferment options.

With the Federal Direct Loan Program, you

• Borrow directly from the federal government and have a single contact — your loan servicer — for everything related to repayment
• Have online access to your Direct Loan account information via your servicer website
• Can choose from several repayment plans that are designed to meet the needs of almost any borrower, and you can switch repayment plans if your needs change

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program — Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans that can help you pay for law school. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education. Beginning fall 2026, the annual loan maximum for law students is $50,000 per academic year and the interest rate for 2025-2026 is fixed at 7.94%. This loan has an origination fee of 1.057% and repayment begins six months after graduation.

The Shortridge Loan Program is designed to help law students gain practical experience in the public sector. Mizzou Law provides loans each summer in the amount of $4,000 to selected students who work in the area of public interest during the summer. The Shortridge loan has a 0% interest rate, a 12-month grace period beginning after graduation before entering repayment, and a seven-year repayment term.

For more information about the Mizzou Law Shortridge Loan Program, contact the Mizzou Law Financial Aid Office.

Private student loans are alternatives to federal loans. They are credit-based, may have lower fees than federal loans and may even offer the borrower a choice between fixed or variable interest rates.  Please note, private student loans are not eligible for the various repayment benefits associated with federal student loans. Students may apply for assistance through one or more commercial loan provider. The amount borrowed from any of these programs when combined with other forms of approved financial aid cannot exceed the student expense budget.

Mizzou Law requires students seeking a private loan complete a loan counseling session with the Mizzou Law Financial Aid Office.

• Please be aware that private loans do not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• For a list of Mizzou approved private lenders visit the Mizzou Law Private Lender Page.

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