Sample Aid Packages
These tables provide examples of the types and amounts of aid offered to first-year students to fund the first two terms of their legal education at California Western.
2026 - 2027 Academic Year
NOTE: This information is intended solely to familiarize you with the types of aid for which a first-year student would typically be eligible to apply. It is neither an offer of aid nor a declaration of eligibility for any specific student. Eligibility for the types and amounts of aid described in this document is contingent upon the student's citizenship, prior student loan history, and other factors relevant to the awarding of Title IV aid, including the information from your FAFSA.
Additional information on the Cost of Attendance (COA) and types of loans can be found on their respective CWSL.edu pages.
* The 2025-20226 COA was used in the samples below as the 2026-2027 COA was not established at the time this page was updated.*
Full Time Division
| Fund Type | No Scholarship | Full Tuition Scholarship | Partial (50%) Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWSL Scholarship | N/A | $64,720 | $32,360 |
| Federal Work Study1 | N/A | N/A | $1,500 |
| Federal Unsubsidized Loan2 | $50,000 | $39,491 | $50,000 |
| Private Student Loan4 | $54,211 | $0 | $20,351 |
| TOTAL5 | $104,211 | $104,211 | $104,211 |
Part-Time Division
| Fund Type | No scholarship | Full tuition scholarship | Partial (50%) Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWSL Scholarship | N/A | $48,440 | $24,220 |
| Federal Work Study1 | N/A | N/A | $1,500 |
| Federal Unsubsidized Loan2 | $37,5003 | $37,5003 | $37,5003 |
| Private Student Loan4 | $50,431 | $1,991 | $24,711 |
| TOTAL5 | $87,931 | $87,931 | $87,931 |
1 Subject to a student's eligibility for need-based federal student aid.
2 Subject to a student's eligibility for federal student aid. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, annual loan limits for professional students are caped at $50,000 for both new borrowers and students new to CWSL effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, institutions are required to prorate annual loan amounts in direct proportion to the percent of full-time the student is enrolled.
3 Sample prorated amount based on enrollment in 18 credit hours for the Academic Year.
4 Private Student Loans are subject to credit approval. Eligibility is based on credit history and the lending institution’s willingness to lend. Terms and conditions vary greatly.
5 The maximum amount of aid is smaller for students who receive no Federal loans because the COA Loan Fees component is removed.
Some students may receive outside funds that are not listed here. In those instances, the funds will generally replace Private Student Loans first, then Unsubsidized Loans on a dollar-for-dollar basis.