Types of Law Student Aid
Federal Direct Loans
If you are scheduled to receive a Direct Loan, you must be enrolled at least half time at the time the check is disbursed. In addition, you must attend an Entrance Interview before you can receive your first disbursement at Georgia State (does not apply to Federal Direct PLUS). Properly executed promissory notes are required for each loan type and each loan period.
Please note: If you borrow your maximum annual loan limit during the fall and spring semester, you will not have any remaining eligibility for the summer term.
Federal Perkins Loan
A properly executed promissory note is required before the loan can be disbursed. The promissory note will be mailed to you if you accept the Perkins Loan offer. The signed promissory note should be returned to the Office of Student Accounts, Room 100, Sparks Hall, 1st floor.
Federal Work Study
If you accept a work-study position, you may work no more than 20 hours per week and you may only work during hours that you are not scheduled for classes. Once you accept your work-study position, you will receive additional information concerning job placement.
Alternative Loans
The Alternative Loan allows you to borrow additional aid after you have reached your Federal Stafford Loan limit. These types of student loans are designed to help you meet the total cost of higher education.