Repayment Assistance

Home Repayment Assistance

The Vermont Law and Graduate School is dedicated to making public interest law an affordable option for students looking to pursue their passion in this rewarding, but often low-paying career path. VLGS initiated its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) to assist alumni entering low-paying, public interest law with educational loan payments; thereby minimizing educational debt as a consideration in career choice. LRAP loans are forgiven contingent upon the achievement of the employment criterion outlined in the promissory note.

LRAP Awards

The award amount ranges from $1,000 to $6,000 per year, depending on the availability of funds and each student’s financial condition. Qualifying applicants with the highest debt-to-income ratio will be given priority.

LRAP Eligibility

All Vermont Law and Graduate School JD degree recipients are eligible to apply for assistance. The following eligibility standards apply to loans and employment:

Types of Loans Covered

  • Federal Family Educational Loans (FFEL) (Stafford)
  • Direct Federal Loans (excluding Parent PLUS)
  • Federal Perkins Loans

LRAP Qualifying Employment

  • Employed at least 35 hours/week in law-related, public interest work
    • Public interest work is defined as employment where the primary purpose of the work is the representation of the interests of an individual or group of individuals who, for various economic political or social reasons, are not adequately represented.
    • Some employment examples might include*:
      • Legal services offices
      • Prosecutors
      • Government agencies
      • Public defenders
      • Advocacy groups

Application Process For The Loan Repayment Assistance Program at VLGS

If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for assistance, you must fill out the application form and submit a copy to [email protected]. You will be required to provide your W2 and a recent pay stub.

Application Deadline For Loan Repayment Assistance Program at VLGS

The deadline to submit an application is March 31.
*Judicial clerkship appointments are not considered eligible employment

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