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Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
The Texas Access to Justice Commission created the Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (Texas SLRAP) in 2003 to assist attorneys who choose to pursue careers in legal aid in Texas. Low salaries coupled with high student loan debt make it difficult or impossible for lawyers to accept employment at legal aid or stay in those jobs long term. The Texas SLRAP is a critical part of increasing access to justice for low income individuals. The Texas Access to Justice Foundation administers and funds the program. Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program Application Process2010 SLRAP DEADLINE EXTENDED: The deadline for applications for the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (SLRAP) has been extended to April 2, 2010, 5 p.m. Please note, documents below contain the original deadline date of March 22, 2010, but this has been extended. Helping Lawyers Who Help Low-income TexansFor the 2009-10 grant year, approximately 80 lawyers are receiving Student Loan Repayment Assistance. These attorneys carry an average student loan debt of $85,400. Their average monthly loan payments total $526, yet their average yearly salary was less than $42,200. Attorneys with the following programs are currently receiving assistance:
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