Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Low salaries coupled with high student loan debt make it increasingly difficult, if not impossible, for lawyers to accept legal aid jobs or stay in those jobs long-term. The Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (SLRAP) strives to assist attorneys who wish to work in legal aid programs long-term by providing legal aid attorneys with forgivable loans to repay their existing educational loans.  More than 90 attorneys now participate in this program which was started in 2003.  Their respective employers span 23 different legal services organizations around the state.

The application period for the SLRAP begins in March of each year and is open for a 30-day time period.

NOTE: An attorney is ineligible for participation in the SLRAP if he/she graduated before June 1, 2000.

PDFs included on page:

• Program Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions
• New Applicant Application
• Current Recipient Application

DEBT RELIEF INFORMATION/LINKS:

College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007
Equal Justice Works - Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (CLAAP)