Employer Reimbursement
Any “employer reimbursement” or “tuition assistance” is included as part of the student’s Other Financial Assistance (OFA) for the purpose of determining need.
Employer reimbursement or tuition assistance is included based on the student’s response on the University Financial Aid Application. The University assumes that an answer of “yes” without an explanation of terms means full tuition remission. Employer reimbursement or tuition assistance is used to cover tuition and fees only, unless otherwise noted by the student.
Tribal Funding
The University participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs and in completing Tribal Funding Need Analysis Forms, follows the guidelines stated in Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA). As an online university, the University uses tuition costs only as its estimated cost of attendance calculation. Grants, scholarships, University partnership discounts, or any other forms of tuition reduction will affect the estimated cost of attendance calculation.
Private Education Loan Information
A private education loan is a non-Federal Student Aid (FSA) loan that is made to a borrower expressly for postsecondary education expenses, regardless of whether the loan is provided through the educational institution that the student attends or directly to the borrower from the private educational lender. In either case, borrowers should know that they may qualify for FSA loans or other assistance from FSA programs, and that the terms and conditions of a FSA loan may be more favorable than the provisions of private education loans. Accordingly, the University encourages students needing financial aid to pay for their education to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility for FSA. The University may certify a student’s private education loan in situations where a student may not be immediately eligible for a FSA loan.
The University does not participate in a preferred lender arrangement with private education loan lenders. Borrowers can choose to use any private education loan lender that will make loans to the borrower for attendance at the University, but many private education loan lenders require a credit check. This means that lenders look at borrowers’ financial history to determine if they can approve a loan, and if so, what terms they will offer the borrower.
University Scholarships and Grants
Each year, National University awards tuition scholarships and grants to educationally and economically disadvantaged students. All scholarships and grants are based upon the eligibility rules that focus on financial needs.
National University’s awards are considered “last money” tuition scholarships. These awards are designed to supplement, but not replace, federal and state financial aid, employer tuition assistance, and student income. Awards are credited directly to the financial accounts of recipients. The number of scholarships disbursed depends upon the availability of allocated funds. As a nonprofit institution, National University tries to provide as many scholarship and grant opportunities as possible.
National University is an independent, accredited, post-secondary educational institution that does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, Veteran status, or medical condition.
Admission advisors and financial aid advisors will assist you in applying for a University-funded award. However, it is your responsibility to read and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the University catalog prior to applying for a scholarship.
Please review the accompanying scholarship information. If you meet the eligibility criteria for an award and are in need of financial assistance, you are encouraged to apply.
For more information on scholarship please visit https://www.nu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/.
If you have any questions, please email scholarships@nu.edu.
Juris Doctor Merit Scholarship
The Juris Doctor Merit Scholarship is awarded based on LSAT performance and academic promise. The scholarship is renewable each year for students who maintain defined academic eligibility.
Recipients are selected by the JFK School of Law Admissions Committee based on a holistic review of LSAT scores, academic aptitude, and scholarship application responses.
To be considered, you must:
- Apply to the JFK School of Law JD program and meet all admissions requirements.
- Submit an official and verified competitive LSAT score for an LSAT taken within five (5) years of the scholarship submission and prior to the anticipated start of the JD program. The most recent score, if multiple LSATs have been taken, will govern.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and the potential to successfully complete the JD program.
- Complete the JD Merit Scholarship application by the deadline.
Scholarship Tiers
The award is based on your LSAT score:
- LSAT score 145-148: 25% tuition
- LSAT score 149-151: 50% tuition
- LSAT score 152 or higher: 100% tuition
View Complete Terms and Conditions.
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