Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships. Applying for scholarships provides crucial financial support, reducing the financial strain on students and minimizing the need for student loans. Beyond monetary benefits, scholarships recognize achievements, enhance resumes, and can create valuable networking opportunities for future career endeavors.

Read more about scholarship opportunities here.

Deferred Payment Plan

Lincoln offers its students the opportunity to pay as you go. — With the Deferred Payment Plan, Fall and Spring semesters are payable in monthly installments. Summer semester is divided into two payments. There is a minimal $25 service charge per semester for this option, and late payments will be subject to late fees.

Please Note: Arrangement for deferred payment of tuition must be made at the time of registration by notifying the school’s Registrar. Timely payments of tuition are required for continued participation in the Deferred Payment Plan.

Educational Loans

Federal Loans

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid, including the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Students who wish to be considered for federal financial aid at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento must complete a FAFSA each academic year.

Financial Aid Process

Complete the FAFSA online. To apply, visit studentaid.gov and authorize the release of your FAFSA information to Lincoln Law School of Sacramento by entering our school code: 042958
Submit any additional documentation requested the Financial Aid Office.
Review and accept your Estimated Award Letter to the Financial Aid student portal.
Complete your Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) at StudentAid.gov.
Complete Entrance Counseling at StudentAid.gov.
The Financial Aid Office will notify you when your file is complete. Eligible financial aid will be applied to your student account each semester.

Please Note: To be eligible for financial aid students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards earning their JD, in accordance with the schools SAP policy. Students who participate in federal funding are not eligible to participate in the Deferred Payment Plan option concurrently.

If the student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.

If the student is eligible for a loan guaranteed by the federal or state government and the student defaults on the loan, both of the following may occur:

1. The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including applying any income tax refund to which the person is entitled to reduce the balance owed on the loan.

2. The student may not be eligible for any other federal student financial aid at another institution or other government assistance until the loan is repaid.

If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.

Disbursement & Credit Balance Refunds

Financial aid is generally disbursed to 10-15 days from the term start date. For financial aid to disburse, students must be enrolled half-time (Fall/Spring: 4.5 units, Summer: 2 units). Upon disbursement, most financial aid awards will automatically apply to term-based fees.

If Title IV disbursements to a student’s account create a Title IV credit balance, Lincoln will issue a credit balance. Credit balance disbursements will be made available via paper check for pick up at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento or mailed via USPS to the student’s home address in Populi within 14 days after:

the first day of class of a payment period if the credit balance occurred on or before that day, or
the balance occurred if that was after the first day of class.

In-School Deferment

Students enrolled at least half-time in the J.D. program are placed in an in-school deferment on eligible federal student loans automatically. Students not receiving federal student aid who would like to request for an in-school deferment for undergraduate loans, can do so by completing the In-School Deferment Request.

Helpful Financial Aid Links:

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Effective July 1, 2026, JD students will be eligible to borrow up to $50,000 annually.

Interest Rates for Federal Direct Loans First Disbursed Between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.

Financial Aid Office:

Address: 3140 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

Phone: 916-446-1275

Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm & Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm

Questions about financial aid contact, Adrienne Meredith at Admissions@lincolnlaw.edu.

Consumer Information

Cost of Attendance

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento calculates a single cost of attendance by an average student tuition and fees, cost of living expenses, average cost of books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Cost of Attendance is calculated for students who are at least half time.

2026-2027 Cost of Attendance

Private Education Loans

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento recommends that student borrowers maximize federal loans before the private loan request is processed.

Students are encouraged to explore various private lender opportunities.

Lincoln Law School participates in the Sallie Mae Law School Loan® Program. Loans are arranged directly between the lender and the student and are based on the student’s creditworthiness. Lincoln Law School does not require, guarantee, and is not in any way responsible for a student’s decision to obtain such loans or the student’s ability to repay. Smart Law School Loan® www.salliemae.com/law. Students who obtain tuition loans and withdraw, or are academically disqualified, will have refunds disbursed back to the lender. Sallie Mae disbursements to Lincoln are first applied to tuition and fees. Students who participate in the Sallie Mae Loans are not eligible to participate in the Deferred Payment Plan option concurrently. Information about the Sallie Mae Loan program can be obtained from the following: SLM Financial Corporation Phone: 1-877-279-7172 or online. Lincoln Law School of Sacramento does not participate in Title IV funding through the U.S. Department of Education or any other federal and state sponsored financial-aid programs. Additional information about the Sallie Mae Law School Loan® program is available from the Administration Office.

If the student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.

Veterans’ Benefits

Lincoln Law School participates in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation program. Veterans wishing to use their Vocational Rehabilitation benefits should contact the appropriate official of the Veterans Administration and provide the required information directly to Lincoln Law School’s Registrar.

Refund Policy

Student’s Right to Cancel

The student has the right to cancel the Enrollment Agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh business day after enrollment, whichever is later. The seventh business day after enrollment is the date that is the seventh business day after the Enrollment Agreement is fully executed. The institution shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh business day after enrollment, whichever is later.

A notice of cancellation for the current term or from the school shall be in writing and submitted to the school mailing address or by completing the school’s online withdraw form. Cancellation is effective on the date written notice of cancellation is sent to the school mailing address at 3140 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 or on the date the school’s online withdraw form is submitted. If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of monies not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.The institution shall issue a refund for unearned institutional charges if the student cancels an enrollment agreement or withdraws during a period of attendance in accordance with the refund policy. The institution shall pay or credit refunds within 30 days of a student’s cancellation or withdrawal.

The refund policy is applicable to students who completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance. If the student is entitled to a refund, then the refund is a pro rata refund of the unearned institutional charges.

The amount of the refund owed to the student equals the total charges paid by the student, minus the daily tuition charge for the program (total institutional charge minus any non-refundable charges, divided by the number of days in the program), multiplied by the number of days the student attended prior to withdrawal, and minus any non-refundable charges. Any days prior to the student’s last day of attendance for which the student was scheduled to attend but was absent shall be included in the calculation of days attended.

Leave of Absence

Students may receive an authorized leave of absence from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento by filing a written request with the Administrative Office. For Title IV purposes, a leave of absence is treated as a withdrawal.

Return of Title IV Aid

Federal regulations require Title IV financial aid funds to be awarded under the assumption that a student will attend Lincoln Law School of Sacramento for the entire period in which federal assistance was awarded. When a student withdraws from all courses for any reason, including medical withdrawals, they may no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV funds that they were originally scheduled to receive. The return of funds is based upon the premise that students earn their financial aid in proportion to the amount of time they are enrolled.

Calculation of Earned Title IV Assistance

The amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is calculated by determining the percentage of loan assistance earned by the student and applying that percentage to the total amount of loan assistance disbursed to the student or on the student’s behalf for the payment period, as of their withdrawal date. The percentage of Title IV assistance earned will be equal to the percentage of the payment period completed by the student, when said percentage is less than 60 percent. If the student’s withdrawal date occurs after the completion of 60 percent of the payment period, the percentage earned is 100 percent.

Post-Withdrawal Return of Funds and Disbursements

Lincoln will return any unearned Title IV funds that it is responsible for within 45 days of the date the school determined the student withdrew and offer any post-withdrawal disbursement of loan funds within 30 days of that date.

Exit Counseling for Students Receiving Federal Student Aid

According to the U.S. Department of Education, you must complete exit counseling when you leave school or drop below half-time enrollment. The purpose of exit counseling is to ensure you understand your student loan obligations and are prepared for repayment.

You’ll learn about what your federal student loan payments will look like after school. The U.S. Department of Education recommends a repayment strategy that best suits your future plans and goals.

Borrower Default

If a student is eligible for a loan guaranteed by the federal or state government and the student defaults on the loan, both of the following may occur:

The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including applying any income tax refund to which the person is entitled to reduce the balance owed on the loan.
The student may not be eligible for any other federal student financial aid at another institution or other government assistance until the loan is repaid.

Student Employment Terms

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento does not participate in the Title IV Federal Student Aid Federal Work Study Program.

Consumer Disclosures

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. These rights include:

The right to inspect and review the student’s educational records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access;
The right to request the amendment of the student’s educational records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Please note that this process cannot be used to challenge a grade;
The right to provide written consent before the School discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent;
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-5901

Privacy of Student Records: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Student Diversity

Lincoln Law School appreciates the importance of creating an environment which recognizes each person’s unique life experience and the benefit that experience brings to our school. Our school community is diverse not only in age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and disability, but also in cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and viewpoints. By embracing inclusivity and honoring the myriad voices within our school, we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish—both personally and professionally. Join us in a place where diversity isn’t just acknowledged; it’s celebrated as the cornerstone of our success.

We all share the responsibility to ensure diversity and inclusion are part of our daily interactions with others to create and maintain a positive environment for all. We annually assess and review our diversity and inclusion practices to ensure they continue to align with our educational and business objectives.

Textbook Information

Educational Programs and Instructional Facilities

Student Resource Center

The Student Resource Center (SRC) compliments Lincoln Law Schools’ curriculum with workshops, skills seminars, study groups and small group tutoring sessions all designed to maximize a student’s academic success with individualized attention. The primary focus of the SRC is: brief writing, test taking, issue spotting, essay writing, time and stress management, and much more.

Friday Review Program

The Friday Review Program is offered on select Friday nights. The program consists of Review Coordinators with outstanding academic success offering their experiences and skills through review sessions to fellow law school students. The review sessions are offered for first-, second-, and third-year courses to provide personalized attention and additional academic support.

Judge Mentorship Program

Established by Justice Laurie Earl (Lincoln Class of 1988), fourth-year students are paired with a Sacramento County Superior Court judge mentor. The program provides an opportunity for Lincoln students to gain knowledge of the courts, career advice, information regarding court matters, job opportunities, and other issues relevant to the practice of law.

Counseling and Tutoring Services

The faculty at Lincoln Law School are available by appointment to provide one-on-one academic counseling to students. In addition, the dean maintains an open-door policy for all students.

Booklists

Current textbook lists are posted on the schools website.

Law Library

The law library is available for students, faculty, and staff through Westlaw. The library collection includes the materials required by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, such as federal and California cases and statutes, encyclopedias, digests, periodicals and other legal reference materials. Through Westlaw students have unlimited online access to legal research. Students who need support accessing the law library should contact the Administrative office.

Facilities and Equipment

Lincoln’s Campus consists of a well-equipped three-level building providing over 16,000 square feet of education-related space on three levels. Campus facilities include:

Four well-lit classrooms complete with a professorial workstation/lectern with laptop and ceiling mounted projection system, Wi-Fi, projection screens and whiteboards. Each classroom affords ample student seating at classroom tables with outlet access for laptops usage.
All four classrooms are open for student study-use Monday through Thursday 10am-6:30pm and on Fridays 10am-5pm.
An upstairs reservable board-room style study room complete with executive chairs, large board-room table and overhead projection system and whiteboard.
An upstairs reservable study room with spacious round table, upholstered chairs and whiteboard.
Over 5,000 square foot basement boasts spacious Student Resource Center complete with these student resources: study tables, comfortable desk chairs,
moveable whiteboards, moveable TV/monitor, desktop computers, printer, sofa, and armchairs available to all students. The Student Resource Center area includes a large room equipped with tables, chairs and a whiteboard for smaller-group tutoring sessions led by Student Resource Center staff.
Spacious, well-lit lobby suitable for greeting and mingling.
Free Wi-Fi access.
Westlaw access.
Vending machines and a microwave for student use.
Spacious closets throughout building, including some space for student organization materials.
Ground level and second floor restrooms.
Well-serviced elevator accessing three levels of Campus.
Front and back doors with multiple locking features.
Four well-furnished classrooms
On-site parking and street curb-side parking is available.

Faculty

Transfer Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements

Prior law students who wish to transfer to Lincoln Law School must present (1) official transcripts from all law schools attended, showing completion of all prior studies, and (2) a letter of academic standing from each prior law school. Lincoln Law School of Sacramento has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other law school, however transfer of credit as described below, between law schools accredited by the State Bar of California or American Bar Association may be granted. Transfer students will be required to meet all admission requirements. Transfer credit may be granted only to students who are exempt from the First-Year Law Students’ Examination. Students become exempt from the FYLSX when they have successfully completed the first year of law study at an accredited law school and are eligible for advancement to the second year of study, or when they have taken and passed the FYLSX. Credit is granted at the discretion of the law school and determined on an individual basis. In the case of a prior law student who has passed the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, credit may be allowed for each completed course in Torts, Criminal Law, and Contracts for which the prior school awarded credit to such applicant, even if the grade was less than would be required to be in good standing at that school.

Grades from a previously attended law school are not included in the calculation of any grade point average at Lincoln Law School. All credits are evaluated in relation to similar courses given at Lincoln Law School. No credit will be given for courses completed more than 36 months before the date of admission. All prior law students must take and pass a minimum of 40 units at Lincoln Law School to qualify for graduation.

Accreditation, Approval, Licensure of Institution and Programs

Copyright Infringement

Lincoln abides by federal copyright laws. Students must abide by Lincoln’s Generative AI Use Policy.

2026-2027 Cost of Attendance

This is based on full-time enrollment status.

Tuition*: $19,800.00

Fees*: $605.00

Books and Supplies: $1,507.99

Food and Housing: $24,132.00

Personal Expenses: $7,500.00

Transportation: $12,084.00

Cost of Attendance: $65,628.99

*2026-2027 academic year per-unit price is $900.00. Tuition and Fees subject to change.

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Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, Return of Title IV Financial Aid

Student Activities

Additional student-focused traditions include:

Orientation

Barristers’ Ball

Faculty/Student Basketball Game

Scholarship Committee Golf Tournament

Graduation Dinner and Graduation Ceremony

Career and Job Placement Services

Additional employment outcomes are outlined in the school’s student achievement.

Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities

Students with a disability have a right to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA forms and policy can be obtained in the Administrative Office. Accommodation requests must be submitted to the Dean in accordance with the school’s policy for accommodations. Petitions for testing accommodations must be submitted to the Dean a minimum of 30 days in advance of a midterm or final examination. Petitions will be reviewed by the Dean within 10 days. There are six separate forms; please only submit the forms that are relevant to your particular disability.