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Financial Aid and Funding Options for Paralegal Studies Training Program

  • Updated

Financial aid for the Graduate Paralegal Training Program is primarily limited to federal loan programs.

  • Federal Direct Loans: Funding is available through unsubsidized loans only.

  • Note on Subsidized Aid: As a graduate-level certificate, this program does not qualify for subsidized federal loans or certain undergraduate grants.

Enrollment Requirements for Aid Eligibility

To maintain status for federal grants and loans, students must meet specific enrollment requirements each quarter:

  • Full-Time Status: You must be enrolled in at least 8 units per quarter.

  • Half-Time Status: You must be enrolled in at least 4 units per quarter.

  • Required Courses: Aid only applies to courses that are part of the Paralegal Training Program curriculum.

For more details, visit the Financial Aid page on the UCLA Extension website.

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