{"page_header":"Bar Loans","top_image":"{staticroot}files\/pages\/img_2700.jpg","page_intro":"<h1>Bar loans assist students with costs associated with the bar exam, including bar exam prep courses and living expenses while studying for the bar exam. The amount a student borrows depends on minimum and maximum amounts allowed by the lender and what amount the student determines necessary.<\/h1>\r\n<p>Bar loans typically carry higher interest rates and have less appealing repayment options than federal loans. Before applying for a bar loan, students are encouraged to borrow&nbsp;federal loans for up to their maximum federal cost of attendance.<\/p>","page_content":"<p>Bar loan programs can have strict credit criteria and students may want to apply with a co-signer. &nbsp;Delaware Law will certify the student&rsquo;s graduation date and the loan funds will be directly disbursed to the student.<\/p>\r\n<p>Currently, Delaware Law is aware of four bar loan programs. As lenders re-enter the credit market they will be added to our list. Please use the following links to lenders:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnconcampus.com\/studentloanguide\/privateloans\/barstudy\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">PNC Apply online.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discover.com\/student-loans\/bar-exam-loans.html\" target=\"_blank\">Discover &nbsp;Apply online.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salliemae.com\/student-loans\/bar-study-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sallie Mae<\/a> This application must be downloaded and completed on paper or over the phone.<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/student\/loans\/professional\/barexam\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wells Fargo<\/a> Applicants must have a prior relationship with this lender; that relationship can include an online checking or savings account, credit card, mortgage or car loan, or student loans. Because Wachovia is a Wells Fargo company, students with a prior Wachovia relationship are eligible to apply for the Wells Fargo bar loan.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Terms and Conditions will vary from lender to lender. A comparison chart is provided below:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/2015barloaninformationsheet030915.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bar Loan Information<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf)<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"ipl:\/\/310\/\/W10=\">Standard Disclaimer for External Links<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>","callouts":[{"type":"info_box","display_title":"Financial Aid Office","title":"Financial Aid Office","content":"<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;302.477.2272<br \/><strong>Fax:<\/strong>&nbsp;302.477.2034<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:DelawareLawFinAid@mail.widener.edu\">DelawareLawFinAid@mail.widener.edu<\/a><br \/><strong>Mail:<br \/><\/strong>Widener University Delaware Law School<br \/>Financial Aid Office<br \/>4601 Concord Pike<br \/>Wilmington, DE 19803-0474<\/p>"}],"callouts_visual":[],"page_fact_display":""}