| You must apply every 6 months to participate in the LRAP program and submit a cancellation application at the end of every period.
| Application |
Deadline* |
| January-June LRAP Loan |
November 1 |
| July-December LRAP Loan |
May 1 |
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| January-June LRAP Cancellation |
August 31 |
| July-December LRAP Cancellation |
February 28 |
*Deadlines have changed.
Choosing a "Track" (Standard Track vs. IBR Track)
NEW THIS CYCLE: Before submitting your application for LRAP support, all participants (both entering and continuing) must choose a "track". Use the comparison chart and calculator below to determine which track works best for you. Please note that if you choose the IBR track, you must follow the track for the remainder of your participation in LRAP. If you choose the Standard track, you have the option of switching to the IBR track at a later date. Please feel free to contact the LRAP Coordinator should you require assistance in choosing the most beneficial track.
Checklist for first-time applicants
 Application
Loan indebtedness information
Employment verification, including a copy of a published job description
IRS provision verification for non-profit organizations (e.g. 501(c)3)
Verification of your current repayment plan for all federal and private loans
For Direct and Perkins Loans, verification of your current repayment plan and a copy of your National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) loan history (federal PIN required) and verification of your current repayment plan
For private loans, a copy of your disclosure statement for each loan that includes original disbursement amount, current balance, interest rate, repayment plan and monthly payments.
NEW THIS CYCLE Personal statement: Please describe what brought you to public service, your prior public service experience and what you see yourself doing over the next five years (approx. 750 words). Although required, the personal statement is not used to determine eligibility.
Sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer and receive your money faster! Follow the EFT authorization instructions for UC Berkeley vendors. 2009 graduates with active EFT authorizations do not need to take any action unless their bank account has changed.
Please notify us of changes (address or employment change and/or pay increase) immediately.
If you do not have the information needed to complete the LRAP application, contact your lenders/servicers immediately.
Federal Direct Loans
800-848-0979
http://www.dl.ed.gov/
Checklist for continuing participants
Application
Employment verification: Employer verification is required for each cycle but published job descriptions need to be submitted only once with your first-time application and again when changes in responsibilities and/or employment occur.
NEW THIS CYCLE: Verification of your current repayment plan for all federal and private loans
Private loan statement that includes current balance, interest rate and monthly payments
Once you have submitted a copy of your NSLDS loan history and/or disclosure statements, you do not have to submit them again.
Checklist for the cancellation application
Application
Employment verification
Proof of loan repayment in the form of payment history or statements of payments. Proof of payment for Direct Loans can be obtained from Payment History at http://www.direct.ed.gov/.
Application Forms
LRAP Application for First-Time Participants for January-June 2010
LRAP Application for Continuing Participants for January-June 2010
Application for Cancellation/Forgiveness for July-December 2009
Return the application and all required documents using one of these methods:
E-mail your scanned application to: lrap@law.berkeley.edu (preferred)
Fax to: 510-642-9097
Send by postal mail to (may cause delays):
LRAP Program
University of California, Berkeley
School of Law
2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 500
Berkeley, CA 94705-7220
Processing Your Application
- We process applications in the order received and recommend that you submit all documents before our deadline.
- For late applications, contact the LRAP Coordinator. Please note LRAP coverage will not be granted retroactively, but starts within the month in which the application was received.
- Once we receive your application, the LRAP Coordinator will review the information and determine your eligibility and disbursement amount.
- When your eligibility has been determined, you will receive an email with a Promissory Note attached. You must submit the Promissory Note with original signatures by postal mail.
- Once we receive your Promissory Note, you will receive an email confirmation and a payment request will be submitted to the law school’s Business Services.
- Funds are made available within approximately 10 -14 days, but no earlier than four weeks prior to the eligibility period. Paper checks may take 2 – 3 days longer.
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