Take control of your financial future with UW Law's financial wellness programming!
Current students can find program details and register for upcoming events on our registration page. Events are added throughout the academic year, so please check back often.
Questions? Contact the Admissions and Financial Aid Office.
Workshops & Webinars 2025-2026
Financial Aid Team Presents Federal Student Loan Update | |
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When: | Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 12-1 PM |
Where: | Law School |
Join the Law School's Financial Aid Advising team for a discussion on changes to the Federal Student Loan Program and the impact on current law students. |
Student Loan Repayment Strategies For Legal Careers with Natalie Daniels, AFC®, from the AccessLex Institute Center for Education and Financial Capability® | |
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When: | Monday, October 13, 2025, 12-1 PM |
Where: | Law School |
Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming, but you can chart a path to a debt-free future based on your specific income and career trajectory. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will cover common repayment strategies for different legal careers and essential details regarding repayment plan options, consolidation, and loan forgiveness programs. Attendees will receive an entry into the annual MAX by AccessLex® Scholarship Drawings. |
Funding Your Bar Exam Experience with Natalie Daniels, AFC®, from the AccessLex Institute Center for Education and Financial Capability® | |
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When: | Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 12-1 PM |
Where: | Law School |
Costs associated with sitting for the bar can add up. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will help you estimate your expenses – and provide you with resources to create your strategic plan for managing bar study costs. Attendees will receive an entry into the annual MAX by AccessLex® Scholarship Drawings. |
One-On-One Financial Coaching Sessions with Natalie Daniels, AFC®, from the AccessLex Institute Center for Education and Financial Capability® | |
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When: | Monday, October 13, 2025 & Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (Times Vary by Appointment) |
Where: | Law School |
Natalie Daniels is offering one-on-one financial counseling sessions with current students to discuss personal finance planning and strategies. This is a great chance for students to gain financial planning insight and advice from a personal finance expert. Natalie Daniels is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®). |
Federal Loan Repayment Strategies by Dr. Jeff Hanson | |
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When: | Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12-1 PM |
Where: | Law School, Zoom |
Dr. Jeff Hanson is a nationally-recognized economist who specializes in working with student loan borrowers regarding student loan repayment. This interactive webinar will focus on developing a strategic plan for managing loan repayment successfully, including selection of the payment plan that best achieves your goals, evaluating the pros and cons of refinancing federal student loans, taking advantage of loan forgiveness programs when you qualify, and more. |
Public Service Loan Repayment Strategies by Dr. Jeff Hanson | |
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When: | Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12-1 PM |
Where: | Law School, Zoom |
Dr. Jeff Hanson is a nationally-recognized economist who specializes in working with student loan borrowers to explore all options available for repayment, including the options available to you in managing this important financial responsibility while employed in public service. This interactive webinar will focus on developing a strategic plan for managing loan repayment successfully, including information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, and Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAPs). |
One-on-One Student Loan Repayment Counseling Appointments with Dr. Jeff Hanson | |
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When: | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 & Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Times Vary by Appointment) |
Where: | Zoom |
Dr. Hanson is also offering one-on-one appointments to discuss strategic approaches to managing your finances while in school and planning for repayment of your student loans after you graduate. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn more about your finances and loan repayment options from an expert in the field. |
The Five Habits of Financially Successful Lawyers with Natalie Daniels, AFC®, from the AccessLex Institute Center for Education and Financial Capability® | |
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When: | Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12-1 PM |
Where: | Law School |
Making lifestyle choices with debt-to-income ratios in mind, keeping credit usage under control, building a cash cushion, and automatically investing a percentage of each paycheck are key habits legal professionals can develop to manage money and build wealth over time. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will explore these habits and provide a financial dashboard you can use to track your progress. Attendees will receive an entry into the annual MAX by AccessLex® Scholarship Drawings. |
The Other Bar Prep: Budgeting, Credit, and Debt Management for the Bar with Natalie Daniels, AFC®, from the AccessLex Institute Center for Education and Financial Capability® | |
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When: | Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12-1 PM |
Where: | Law School |
The costs associated with taking the bar exam can add up. And did you know that bar examiners may also review how you’ve handled financial obligations when evaluating your Character and Fitness to practice law in your state? During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will walk you through a credit and debt checklist that includes when and how to review credit scores and reports, options for funding the various components of studying for and taking the bar, and how to check Character and Fitness requirements for your jurisdiction. Attendees will receive an entry into the annual MAX by AccessLex® Scholarship Drawings. |
One-On-One Financial Coaching Sessions with Natalie Daniels, AFC®, from the AccessLex Institute Center for Education and Financial Capability® | |
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When: | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 & Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Times Vary by Appointment) |
Where: | Law School |
Natalie Daniels is offering one-on-one financial counseling sessions with current students to discuss personal finance planning and strategies. This is a great chance for students to gain financial planning insight and advice from a personal finance expert. Natalie Daniels is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®). |
UW Resources
Additional Resources
Tuition & Financial Aid Pages
Office of Student Financial Aid
333 East Campus Mall #9701, Madison, WI 53715
608-262-3060
Law School Admissions & Financial Aid Office
975 Bascom Mall, Room 6210, Madison, WI 53706
608-262-5914