Summer Session at Another ABA-Approved Law School

1. You will need to complete a Visiting Student Authorization form (PDF) in order to receive approval from the dean for the transfer of the program credits back to Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
2. Register for the program.
3. Determine how to pay for the program: Depending on the number of credits, you may borrow either federal (5 or more credits are required to borrow federal loans) or private loans for this program. We encourage you to consider borrowing federal loans first.
   
   Federal loans will not disburse earlier than 10 days before the first day of classes. Therefore, refunds may not be available before you depart for your study abroad.
   
   In order to borrow federal loans for this program, you will need to have completed a FAFSA on file before applying for federal loans.
4. Consortium Agreement: If you are enrolled in summer class(es) through another law school and are borrowing a loan for the cost of the course(s), you must send a Consortium Agreement (PDF) to the host institution. If you will be using personal funds for this program, you do not need to complete a Consortium Agreement.
   
   Your host institution will verify enrollment, complete the form (provide the cost of living and the total number of credits for which you are registered) and return the Consortium Agreement to Hofstra Law’s Office of Financial Aid, who will complete the financial aid section of the form (indicating what kinds of aid you will receive) and return it to your host institution.
5. Apply for a loan: You will need to complete a Summer Loan Request form (PDF) to request a loan for this program. Hofstra Law’s Office of Financial Aid will process any loans that you have applied for and requested.
6. Provide the Office of Student Accounts with a bill:Arrange for your host institution to send Student Accounts a bill. If a bill is not received, payment is not guaranteed. When the loan funds arrive, the Hofstra Office of Student Accounts will send a check to your host institution and the remaining funds, if any, may be issued to you in the form of a refund. Please note: this refund may or may not be available before the start of your classes. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid for assistance with this process if necessary: lawfinaid@hofstra.edu or (516) 463-5916.
7. Arrange for an official transcript: In order for you to receive full credit for the coursework you complete, please arrange for your host institution to send Hofstra Law’s Office of Academic Records an official transcript reflecting the final grade received for any coursework completed through the host institution: Office of Academic Records, 121 Hofstra University, Room 114, Hempstead, NY 11549. Phone: 516-463-5917; fax: 516-463-4802.

Visiting at Another ABA-Approved Law School for One or Two Semesters

1. Receive approval from the dean to visit another law school for one academic year.
2. Apply and receive acceptance to visit that law school.
3. Register for classes.
4. Decide on borrowing options: We encourage you to consider borrowing federal loans first, before private loans. Remember that federal loans will be disbursed evenly between the fall and spring semesters.

8. Consortium Agreement: If you are visiting another law school, you must send a Consortium Agreement (PDF) to your host institution. If you will be using personal funds, you do not need to complete a Consortium Agreement.
   
   Your host institution will verify enrollment, complete the form (provide the cost of living and the total number of credits for which you are registered) and return the Consortium Agreement to Hofstra Law’s Office of Financial Aid, who will complete the financial aid section of the form (indicating what kinds of aid you will receive) and return it to your host institution.

5. Apply for a loan and notify Hofstra Law’s Office of Financial Aid: lawfinaid@hofstra.edu or (516) 463-5916.

9. Provide the Office of Student Accounts with a bill:Arrange for your host institution to send Student Accounts a bill. If a bill is not received, payment is not guaranteed. When the loan funds arrive, the Hofstra Office of Student Accounts will send a check to your host institution and the remaining funds, if any, may be issued to you in the form of a refund. Please note: this refund may or may not be available before the start of your classes. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid for assistance with this process if necessary: lawfinaid@hofstra.edu or (516) 463-5916.

6. Arrange for an official transcript: In order for you to receive full credit for the coursework you complete, please arrange for your host institution to send Hofstra Law’s Office of Academic Records an official transcript reflecting the final grade received for any coursework completed through the host institution: Office of Academic Records, 121 Hofstra University, Room 114, Hempstead, NY 11549. Phone: 516-463-5917; fax: 516-463-4802.