Incoming Student Checklist 

• Log into MyBelmont.
• On the left-hand navigation, select "Financial Information > Student Account."
• This takes you to the ePay site; you will be automatically logged in.
• At the top of the ePay screen, choose "Deposits."
• Select "Term Fall 2021."
• Choose "College of Law" deposit.

Law students may apply for Federal Loans (Direct and Direct PLUS). A maximum of $20,500 is available in Direct loans, and students may fund the remaining cost of attendance with Direct PLUS loans.  

Belmont's FAFSA School Code is 003479. 

Federal Student Aid for Law School: Steps to Take 

1. Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible. Submitting your FAFSA in a timely manner allows you to learn about any Direct Unsubsidized Loans you have qualified for. The FAFSA for 2020-2021 is available now. 
2. If you are a graduate or professional student, you can borrow up to $20,500 each year in Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Learn more. 
3. Be sure that you also apply for a Direct PLUS Loan if you will need to borrow more than $20,500 annually.   
4. Completing your Direct Plus Loan Application is a separate step, in addition to completing your FAFSA. 

Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students

Federal Student Loan Simulator

Qualifying veterans may be eligible for the GI Bill or the Yellow Ribbon Program. 

Still have questions? Check out Belmont University’s Student  Financial  Services  website, or email the law admissions team at law@belmont.edu.  

For Direct Unsubsidized Loans, be sure your have completed the:

• Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note (MPN)
• Graduate Loan Entrance Counseling
  • If you are completing entrance counseling to borrow a loan as a graduate or professional student, the entrance counseling will fulfill counseling requirements for Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Direct PLUS Loans.

Log into your MyBelmont account to accept your loan.

For Grad PLUS Loans, be sure you have completed the:

• Grad PLUS credit history check - authorization (this is a checkbox in the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Request for Supplemental Information online form)

• Grad PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN)
• Graduate Loan Entrance Counseling
  • If you are completing entrance counseling to borrow a loan as a graduate or professional student, the entrance counseling will fulfill counseling requirements for Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Direct PLUS Loans.

Please note that Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Direct PLUS Loans have different MPNs. The MPN for each type of loan, and Entrance counseling, must be completed before the loan will disburse to your student account.

If you selected “Loan Amount Unknown” in your Grad PLUS loan application, it is your responsibility to contact Belmont Student Financial Services to let them know the amount you want to borrow. If this step is omitted, the loan will not process.

Log into your MyBelmont account. 

• Click Launchpad on the left-hand side of the screen, and select Banner Web 

• Select the Student Services and Financial Aid tab

• Select the Financial Aid tab

• Select the Award Information tab

• Select Award by Aid Year

• From the drop down box, select 2020–21 Aid Year

• Click the submit button

Did you remember to complete a Grad PLUS credit application? You must apply separately for a Direct PLUS Loan if you will need to borrow more than $20,500 annually. This process is in addition to completing your FAFSA.

Click on "How can I make sure my loans go through?" above for more information.

See our Scholarships page.

Typically, admitted students are notified of any scholarships awarded to them at the time of acceptance.

Q: My scholarship letter says I must remain in "good standing" in order to retain my scholarship. What does that mean?
A: Please see the Student Handbook for information on good standing.

Applicants are also encouraged to explore our list of outside scholarship opportunities. Although not exhaustive, a list is also available through the Law School Admission Council.

If your current mailing address or primary email address has recently changed, email Mallory Blake with the updated information.