Join Stetson’s Dean of the College of Law to Learn How Federal Policies Will Affect Financial Aid in 2026 and Beyond.
New federal financial aid policies taking effect July 1, 2026—including new borrowing caps and the end of Grad PLUS loans—will change how students pay for law school.
Join D. Benjamin Barros, Dean of Stetson Law, for a clear, student-focused 45-minute webinar about affordability, access, and what prospective students should know to plan ahead. He explains what’s changing and how you can prepare—clearly, realistically, and without hype.
Understanding the 2026 Federal Financial Aid Changes: What Law Students Need to Know
- Speaker: Dean D. Benjamin Barros
What You'll Learn
Federal financial aid policy is shifting fast, and prospective students are uncertain how the changes could affect them. In this webinar, Dean Barros covers:
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What’s changing in federal financial aid for the entering class of 2026-2027
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New annual and lifetime federal loan caps for law students
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What law schools will (and won’t) be able to offer under the new rules
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How to finance your legal education without Grad PLUS loans
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How students can prepare financially to pursue a J.D., L.L.M., or S.J.D.
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Smart strategies for budgeting, borrowing, and identifying alternative funding
- How Stetson Law is proactively responding to support students
Meet the Speaker
D. Benjamin Barros, Dean of the College of Law
A former practicing attorney, an accomplished legal scholar, and a seasoned academic leader, Benjamin Barros has served as Dean of the College of Law at Stetson since 2023. He served twice on the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Executive Committee, as chair of the AALS Property Section, and he’s a past president of the Association for Law, Property, and Society. Dean Barros has taught and written extensively on property law and authored a prominent casebook on the topic, and he’s the founding editor of the Journal of Law, Property, and Society.
With decades of experience shaping legal education and advising on policy-driven change, Dean Barros brings a practical, student-centered perspective to complex policy issues.
Who Should Watch
This webinar is especially valuable for:
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Prospective J.D. students applying to law school in the next few years
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Current students seeking dual degrees or planning to pursue an L.L.M.
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Mid-career professionals who want to pursue a part-time J.D.
Stetson Law’s Commitment to Access
Transparency and affordability aren’t afterthoughts at Stetson Law. As federal policies evolve, we’re taking proactive steps to help students navigate these changes with realistic expectations and strong support.
This webinar reflects our commitment to helping future lawyers plan wisely, borrow responsibly, and pursue legal education with confidence.
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The financial landscape for law school is changing, but students who are informed will be best positioned to succeed.
Sign up now to gain clarity, insight, and practical tools for planning your legal education in 2026 and beyond.