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Financial Aid for Visiting & Transfer Students

Please note all requirements and procedures set forth on this website and in printed materials from Golden Gate University School of Law.

You should apply for financial aid at the same time that you apply for admission. Even though the School of Law Admissions and Financial Aid Office cannot award a financial aid package until a student has been admitted, prospective students are urged to complete all financial aid applications as early as possible. Delay in submitting your financial aid application may result in a delay in your financial aid award and receipt of funds.

Your Financial Aid Application must be typed or printed legibly in ink and mailed to: Golden Gate University School of Law, Admissions and Financial Aid Office, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968. You may deliver your Financial Aid Application in person or fax it to 415-442-6631.

You must answer all questions. If your answer is "no" or "none" or if the question is "not applicable," please so state. Failure to complete the form fully or to furnish supporting documents will delay the processing of your application.

The Golden Gate University School of Law financial aid application and supporting documents must be postmarked by the appropriate priority deadline. (See below)

» Download the Financial Aid Application. (pdf)

Get Acrobat Reader (required to view PDF formats). You must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, if you received financial aid for the previous academic year, the Federal Renewal Application. Send this application in the self-addressed envelope included with it to the Federal Student Aid Programs (FSAP) processor. The FAFSA or Federal Renewal Application must be received by the Federal Student Aid Programs processor on or before the priority deadline. Please be sure to indicate in Section H on the FAFSA form that Golden Gate University is the college you plan to attend. Golden Gate University School of Law's Title IV Institutional Code is 001205.

Approximately four to six weeks after the FSAP processor receives your application, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR summarizes the information you provided on your FAFSA (or Federal Renewal Application). You should review the SAR carefully and make any necessary corrections.

After submitting both the Golden Gate University application and the FAFSA, you may be asked to submit additional documents. The School of Law Admissions and Financial Aid Office will notify you accordingly and provide a limited amount of time for you to provide the necessary documents. Be sure to retain a copy of both your and your spouse's most recent Federal Income Tax return(s) and W-2 forms in case they are requested later.

The FAFSA must be typed or printed legibly in ink, signed, and mailed to the appropriate Federal Student Aid Processor in the self-addressed envelope enclosed in the FAFSA booklet. We encourage you to submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline.

In Section H of the FAFSA, please be sure to indicate Golden Gate University as the institution you plan to attend. The Title IV Institution Code for Golden Gate University School of Law is 001205.

(Note: Applicants who have received a Federal Renewal Application from the Federal Student Aid Processors should complete that application instead of the FAFSA. Applicants should nevertheless observe all other deadlines and procedures in completing the Federal Renewal Application.)

» Go to the FAFSA website for more information. The School of Law participates in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) program for students from western states without an accredited law school (Alaska and Nevada). The commission provides payments of up to $4,300 per academic year for such students. For information about the WICHE program, contact Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, P.O. Drawer P, Boulder, CO 80301-9752; 303-541-0214. Notify the School of Law Admissions and Financial Aid Office immediately in writing of any changes in name, address, or eligibility criteria. Include your full name, date of birth, current address, and current telephone numbers.

Your application for financial assistance will not be considered complete until the School of Law Admissions and Financial Aid Office has received all required forms and documents.

Deadlines for Transfer Students
Fall Admission, Full Time - March 1
Midyear Admission (January), Full Time only - October 1 Visiting students at Golden Gate University School of Law must arrange their financial aid through their home law school. A Consortium Agreement must be completed by you, your home school, and the Golden Gate University School of Law Admissions and Financial Aid Office. A completed Consortium Agreement must be on file in the School of Law's Admissions and Financial Aid Office at the time of your registration.

Questions?
If you have any questions concerning your financial aid application, contact Golden Gate University School of Law Admissions and Financial Aid Office at 415-442-6630, or via e-mail at lawfao@ggu.edu.