Appalachian School of Law wants to help you pursue your dream of becoming a lawyer. While the cost of law school attendance can present challenges, there are many financial aid options, as well as local, regional, and national scholarships, to make it possible.
Browse our financial aid FAQ to learn more, or contact our department staff with your questions.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) jobs are a good way to offset some of your borrowing needs. FWS is part of your overall financial aid award and the amount you’re eligible to earn through the program is designed to contribute to your academic expenses. A portion of FWS wages are paid through federal funding allowing on-campus employers to hire students for positions that otherwise would not be funded.
Returning students (2L and above) may request FWS funds by signing up at the Business Office once the academic year has begun. Students are allowed to work up to an average of 10 hours per week, and some 3L students may work up to an average of 15 hours per week. As part of the financial aid award package, FWS funds decrease eligibility for other aid (usually Grad PLUS/ or private loans), dollar-for-dollar.
Unlike other types of financial aid, FWS funds are paid to students bi-weekly for hours worked. Therefore, eligible students who participate in the FWS program typically use these funds to help cover day-to-day living expenses, not big-ticket expenses like tuition or rent.
Students interested in participating in the FWS program should contact the Business Office at businessoffice@asl.edu to determine their eligibility.
