Application

2026 Application

This application is for graduates of UNC School of Law who are seeking LRAP assistance for the 2026 cycle (January 2026 – December 2026). All application materials must be submitted before the cycle deadline.

  1. Complete the LRAP- Main Application online.
  2. Submit required documentation via the LRAP Upload Tool
    1. Copy of 2024 federal income tax return, with all schedules and W-2s
      • If married or in a domestic partnership, include your spouse’s/partner’s 2024 federal income tax return with all schedules and W-2s.
      • If you did not file, submit page 1 of the W-9 Form (PDF) 
    2. Most recent pay stub
      • If married or in a domestic partnership, also include your spouse’s pay stub.
    3. Copy of your most recent student loan billing statement(s)
      • Your billing statement(s) should demonstrate that your loans are currently in repayment status, with monthly payments exceeding $0.
    4. Completed Employment Verification Form 
      • This form can either be submitted using the LRAP Upload Tool or directly emailed to LRAP@unc.edu by your employer.

Recipient Selection: LRAP awards will be disbursed in January/February 2026 and July 2026 across two even payments. Loan forgiveness will be reviewed in January 2027. Receiving assistance in this cycle does not guarantee assistance for future ones. You would still be responsible for re-applying annually to receive consideration for assistance in future cycles for up to ten years (can be non-consecutive).

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by Friday, December 5th at 5:00pm EST.

Please note that we will not consider incomplete or late applications.

LRAP – Main Application
LRAP Upload Tool

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