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Law School Scholarships at Cooley Law

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You Pursue Excellence. We Reward It.

Significantly reduce the cost of your education by securing a merit scholarship. The Cooley Law School scholarship program is very generous and rewards excellence.

Awards of Up to 100% Tuition

At Cooley you can earn a 10-100% tuition scholarship that is applied to all 90 credits required for graduation as long as you are in good standing (not on probation). Each applicant is automatically reviewed for a merit-based scholarship during the admissions process. If you’re in search of a Florida or Michigan law school scholarship, Cooley has the same opportunities for both campuses.

 

Scholarship Opportunities After Enrollment

Scholarships to Cooley Law extend beyond those offered by admissions. Once enrolled and classes have begun, students may apply for additional scholarships offered by the Student Bar Association, Alumni Association, and more.

 

Class-Rank Merit Scholarships

Students receiving a scholarship award of less than 50% may increase the level of that scholarship through academic achievement in subsequent terms, based on the honors class ranking system. The class-rank merit scholarship is applied in the next term of enrollment after the honors class rankings are released each semester. Students who are not in good academic standing are not included in the honors class rankings.
 
The new, higher scholarship award is continued as a minimum award for the duration of the student's enrollment as long as the student is not subject to sanction under the Honor Code or Disciplinary Procedures and is in good standing (not on probation).

 

Scholarship By Class Ranking*

 

Rank
Scholarship
Top 5 percent
50%
Top 6-10 percent
40%
Top 11-15 percent
30%
Top 16-20 percent
20%
Top 21-25 percent
10%
 *A student qualifying for both entering and class ranking merit scholarships will be awarded the higher of the two and will retain their highest scholarship amount for the duration of the student's enrollment so long as the student is not subject to sanction under the Honor Code or Disciplinary Procedures.
 

Transfer Student Scholarships

Transfer students are eligible for incoming scholarships, with awards based on the highest of the two scholarship calculations. In addition, transfer students may also qualify for an Honors Scholarship based upon their class rank at the school from which their transfer occurs.
 
Learn more about becoming a transfer student.
 

Contact Us

Admissions Office
Cooley Law School
300 S. Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 371-5140, ext. 2244
Fax: (517) 334-5716
Email: admissions@cooley.edu
Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FAQs

How are merit scholarships awarded? ▾

Scholarships are awarded based on incoming credentials, as the admissions test score and reported undergraduate GPA, as part of the regular admission review process.

What scholarships are available during enrollment? ▾

In addition to initial merit awards, we offer class-rank and alumni scholarships, which are available to current students through a separate application process.

Are scholarships renewable each year? ▾

Yes. Merit scholarships are renewable throughout law school, provided students stay in good standing, which generally means maintaining a satisfactory GPA, i.e. not being on academic probation, and not subject to any disciplinary actions.

Is there need-based financial aid in addition to scholarships? ▾

No. Incoming scholarships are merit-based.  Students can also apply for federal and private financial aid that is not need-based.

Are there scholarships for specific groups or interests? ▾

Yes. We offer additional scholarships, including alumni-funded awards, that can be tailored to academic achievement, financial need, career focus, personal background, and community involvement.

When should I expect scholarship notifications? ▾

Offer letters typically include initial scholarship amounts at the time of admission. Application deadlines for continuing and alumni scholarships vary, so check our scholarship page each term.