William B. Billock Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University William B. Billock Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) 2026 – 2027 Application
The William B. Billock LRAP Program operates on a fiscal year basis (July 1 – June 30), and loans are made prospectively. Applications will be accepted between July 15 and September 15, 2026. Applicants must have graduated no more than ten years prior to the year of their first application; therefore, only graduates from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University who are members of the class of 2017 or later may apply (including members of the class of 2017 who graduated in December 2016). Students who anticipate graduating in December 2026 and who know they will have a qualifying job after graduation are also eligible to apply. Graduates of the class of 2026 should project their total income for the year 2027.

Participants who file a complete application in a timely manner and who are approved by the Committee may anticipate receiving their LRAP loan disbursements sometime in the fall. Applicants must reapply every year.
Are you a member of the class of 2017 or later?
Applicants must have graduated from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University no more than ten years prior to the year of their first application. Based on the fact that you graduated prior to 2017, you are not eligible to apply.
Participants in the LRAP Program must not be in default under any student loans. Are you in default under any of your student loans?
You are not eligible.
Are you single or married?

Applicant Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Work Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Year of Graduation from Duquesne Kline
Is this your first year in the program?
If no, how many years, excluding this year, have you been in the program?

To be eligible for LRAP program benefits, you must be working in one of the following categories and earn less than $72,000/year (gross). See section E.1 of the LRAP Program Policies and Practices for eligibility criteria.
Which field most closely resembles your line of work? Indicate your job title in the space below and provide the information requested.
Name and address of employer
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Brief description of duties

To be eligible for program benefits, you must have pursued or be in the process of pursuing other forms of loan repayment assistance, forgiveness, and cancellation for which you are eligible.
Are you currently enrolled or seeking enrollment in such a program(s)?
Program Enrolled
If currently enrolled, how much do you anticipate being forgiven this year?
How much gross income will you earn from your qualified job(s) during the current calendar year? If you are a 2026 graduate,indicate what your projected annual income will be.
How much has/will your spouse/partner earn during the current calendar year?
Do you have income from any other non-public interest/service job? If so, indicate job title and amount of income.

Please see the definition of “Dependent” in section E.3. of the Program Policies and Practices and/or reference the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26.
Do you have any dependents for whom you are responsible (e.g., individuals who live with you or, if divorced/separated, for whom you are paying child support)?
How many?
If you are paying child support, how much is your annual payment? Please break down the annual amount.
How much of your outstanding student loan debt is attributable to your law school studies?
How much of your outstanding student loan debt is attributable to other graduate and/or undergraduate studies?
What is the current amount of outstanding student loan debt (graduate and undergraduate) owed by your spouse?

Please estimate your total assets. For the purposes of this question, assets include financial accounts, stocks, bonds, and annuities. Do not include non-income producing personal property (furniture, TV, car), retirement funds, college investment plans, and your primary residence are not included.
- Financial accounts
  (e.g., bank accounts, credit union accounts, money market accounts, CDs)
- Stocks and bonds
- Annuities
M- Please estimate your, and your spouse’s/partner’s total assets. For the purposes of this question, assets include financial accounts, stocks, bonds, and annuities. Do not include non-income producing personal property (furniture, TV, car), retirement funds, college investment plans, and your primary residence are not included.
- Financial accounts (e.g., bank accounts, credit union
- accounts, money market accounts, CDs)
- Stocks and bonds
- Annuities
Assets
Do you own an automobile or your home? If so, what is its approximate value? If these assets are encumbered by loans, what is your approximate equity?
Automobile(s)
Home
Please estimate your out of pocket medical expenses for the current calendar year. This includes money spent on insurance not covered by your employer.
Please estimate your, your spouse’s, and your children’s out of pocket medical expenses for the current calendar year. This includes money spent on insurance not covered by your employer.
Please describe any expenses not otherwise noted in the application and/or any exigent circumstances that you feel may make you a more compelling applicant. Also, explain why you have chosen to pursue a public interest law career rather than a more lucrative legal position.

CERTIFICATION
All the information on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of the information supplied on this form. I understand that awards may be adjusted or rescinded upon receipt of verifying information.
Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS. Most recent tax return, with SS#(s) blacked out. Proof of student loan debt, with SS#(s) blacked out.

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Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University William B. Billock Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) 2026 – 2027 Application

Applicant Information

CERTIFICATION