Start Law School Sooner and Stay Ahead of Financial Aid Changes

Apply now for Stetson Law’s Spring 2026 JD Cohort.

Applications close November 15.

Beginning in January 2026, Stetson University College of Law will welcome a select group of students to an exclusive Spring Cohort, a mid-year start designed for those ready to take the next step in their legal education.

Students admitted for Spring 2026 will:

• Start before new federal loan rules take effect on July 1, 2026

• Lock in tuition at the 2025–26 academic year rate

• Join a smaller, tight-knit class of future legal leaders

With major federal financial aid changes coming next summer, this early start ensures you begin your law school journey with today’s financial aid advantages still in place.

👉 Applications are open now through November 15.

What’s Changing in 2026

Beginning next July, new federal rules will:

• Eliminate the Graduate PLUS Loan, which currently allows borrowing up to the full cost of attendance

• Cap law student borrowing at $50,000 per year (maximum $200,000 lifetime)

• Reduce income-driven repayment options and potentially increase monthly payments

These changes may impact how students pay for law school, but starting in Spring 2026 means you’ll begin your studies before these limits apply.

Read more about how the federal changes to financial aid will affect law school students in 2026 →