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    "content": "<h1>Bar Loan</h1>\r\n<p>Bar loans are designed to help with the associated costs of taking the bar exam (i.e., bar prep courses and living expenses while studying for the bar). The amount a student borrows depends on the lender&rsquo;s minimum and maximum amount allowed and what the student determines is necessary. These loans carry higher interest rates and have less appealing repayment options than federal loans. <br /><br /><em>We encourage all students to borrow up to their maximum federal cost of attendance with federal loans before using the bar loan option. </em>&nbsp;<br /><br />When applying for a bar loan, students should be prepared for stricter credit criteria than in the past and may want to consider applying with a co-signer. Too, with the current credit market, the number of lenders who offer bar loans has gotten smaller. Widener Law Commonwealth is aware of four lenders currently offering a bar loan program at this time. As lenders re-enter the market they will be added to our list.</p>\r\n<p>Please use the links to directly apply online with the lender. Widener Law Commonwealth will certify the student&rsquo;s graduation date and the loan money will be directly disbursed to the student.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.pnconcampus.com/studentloanguide/privateloans/barstudy/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PNC</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.discover.com/student-loans/bar-exam-loans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.salliemae.com/student-loans/bar-study-loan/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sallie Mae</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/loans/professional/barexam/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo</a>--Borrower must have a prior relationship (i.e., online checking or savings account, credit card, mortgage or car loan in addition to student loans). Wachovia is a Wells Fargo company and, as such, students with a prior Wachovia relationship can apply for the Wells Fargo Bar Loan.</li>\r\n</ul>",
    "box_content": "<h5>Contact Information<br /><br /></h5>\r\n<p><strong>Widener Law Commonwealth<br />Financial Aid Office<br /></strong><strong>Phone:</strong> 717.541.3961<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 717.541.1964<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:finaidcwlaw@widener.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finaidcwlaw@widener.edu</a></p>\r\n<p><strong>Mail:</strong><br /><strong>Widener Law Commonwealth</strong><br /><strong>Financial Aid Office</strong><br />3737 Vartan Way<br />Harrisburg, PA 17110</p>"
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