Other LRAPs Postgraduate Fellowships (e.g. Equal Justice Works Fellowships) Legal Services Corporation LRAP For civil legal aid attorneys, receive loans of up to $5,600 per year, for up to three years. applicants/loan-repayment-assistance-program-lraphttp://grants.lsc.gov/apply-for-funding/new- applicants/loan-repayment-assistance-program-lrap The John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act No more than $10,000 per year (current cycle $1700 per year) in exchange for a one time renewable three-year commitment for state and local prosecutors and public defenders within each of the ten judicial districts statewide. Next application Fall

LRAP Minnesota LRAP-MN PSLF Income-Driven Repayment

LRAP Awards LRAP encourages recipients to take advantage of income-driven repayment and PSLF. Assistance is generally based upon income-driven repayment amounts and years of experience in qualifying employment. Applications are accepted twice per year in May and November.

Eligibility Requirements Graduation from a MN law school or from any ABA- accredited law school if employed at a qualified Minnesota agency. Full-time employment in a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization as an attorney providing legal advice or representation to low-income clients based upon financial eligibility criteria or support services for this work.

LRAP Eligibility Continued A graduated income cap applies. For example, the gross income of an applicant with 0-2 years of experience in qualifying employment cannot exceed $55,000. Assets above a certain threshold will also be considered for all applicants. Priority will be given for assistance with undergraduate and law school federal education loans, but other institutional loans used for education expenses may be covered.

Learn More and Get Involved Resources:  Equal Justice Works Student Debt Relief:  Heather Jarvis Student Loan Expert:  Law school’s financial aid office  Help Preserve Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Save #Loan4Giveness