MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION

Loan repayment assistance program (lrap): the foundation makes loans to individuals through the foundations loan repayment assistance program (legal aid loans). This program is for law school graduates dedicated to providing legal aid to low-income individuals and families in montana, and assists legal aid lawyers working for montana legal aid organizations by reducing the burden of significant debt incurred to finance their law school education. A maximum loan amount of $2,500 per year may be awarded. Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements. There are two enrollment periods. The first enrollment period has an application deadline of may 15. Applicants approved under this enrollment period will receive disbursements semi-annually in july and january. The second enrollment period has an application deadline of november 15. Applicants approved under this enrollment period will receive disbursements semi-annually in january and july. The foundation expects to forgive substantially all of the loans. Accordingly, the outstanding loan balance is offset by an allowance. These loans do not accrue interest.

Other program service: law related education and other law related program service activities