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Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance 2008-2009

(Based on nine month academic year; Figures accurate as of 2/6/08)

 
J.D. Students
 
Day
(12-16 units)
Evening
(8-11 units)
Tuition & Fees 1
$39,204
$27,874
Cost of Attendance
Books & Supplies
$982
$752
Rent
$8,438
$8,438
Food
$3,122
$3,122
Transportation 2
$3,437
$3,437
Personal / Misc. 3
$3,257
$3,257
Student Loan Fees
$800
$800
TOTAL 4
$59,240
$47,680

1 Fees:

  • Student Bar Association Fees: Full-time (12-16 units) $50; Part-time (8-11 units) $40
  • Health Center Fee: $94

2 Parking fee of $255.00 per year for one vehicle included in the transportation budget. More information on parking fees
3 Personal/Misc. includes a medical/dental allowance of $750. (Additional medical/dental expenses over $750 can be added with appropriate documentation.)
4 Students living with parent must substitute a total living allowance of $9,558.

 

LL.M. Students
Tuition $1,235 per credit

 

Other Fees and Per Unit Charges

Application Fee (nonrefundable)
$50
Per Unit Charge: For single courses, summer session and credits in excess of 16 for the day program and fewer than 8 for the evening program. $1,350 per J.D. credit
$1,235 per LL.M. credit
Returned Check Fee
$25
Parking Fee (per year/per car)
Varies according to permit
Transcript Fee
$5
Late Payment/Late Registration Fee
$150

All fees are subject to increase. Law graduates are entitled to a 50 percent reduction in tuition for auditing courses. Students will be accorded the same reduction for credits earned in excess of 90 toward the J.D. degree.

 

Sample Budgets and Awards

DEFINITION
Type A
J.D. Day Students
Type B
J.D. Day Students
Type C
J.D. Evening Students
Budget:
Avg. Cost of Education
$59,240
$59,240
$47,680
Resources:
Family/Student
Contribution
Ø
$1,000
$3,000
Cost of Education:
$59,240
$59,240
$47,680
Family Contribution
Ø
-1,000
-3,000
Total Financial Need:
$59,240
$58,240
$44,680
Financial Aid Award: 1
Merit Scholarship
$27,000
Ø
Ø
Federal Stafford Loan: 2
8,500
8,500
8,500
Federal Unsub. Stafford: 3
12,000
12,000
12,000
Federal Perkins Loan
Ø
5,000
Ø
USD Tuition Credit Loan
Ø
Ø
5,000
Federal Work Study
4,000
4,000
Ø
Federal Grad PLUS Loan:
7,740
29,740
22,180
Total Aid Award
$59,240
$59,240
$47,680

1 The figures listed are for purposes of illustration only.
2 Federal Subsidized Stafford academic yearly maximum is $8,500.
3 Federal Unsubsidized Stafford academic yearly maximum is $20,500 (combined total of subsidized and unsubsidized).
This information is accurate as of February 2008.


Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance 2007-2008

(Based on nine month academic year)

 
J.D. Students First Enrolled Fall 2004 through Fall 2007
J.D. Students First Enrolled Fall 2001 through Fall 2003
 
Day
(12-16 units)
Evening
(8-11 units)
Day
(12-16 units)
Evening
(8-11 units)
Tuition & Fees 1
$37,704
$26,804
$35,434
$25,174
Cost of Attendance
Books & Supplies
$956
$731
$956
$731
Rent
$8,225
$8,225
$8,225
$8,225
Food
$3,043
$3,043
$3,043
$3,043
Transportation 2
$3197
$3197
$3197
$3197
Personal / Misc. 3
$3,175
$3,175
$3,175
$3,175
Student Loan Fees
$800
$800
$800
$800
TOTAL 4
$57,100
$45,975
$54,830
$44,345

1 Fees:

  • Student Bar Association Fees: Full-time (12-16 units) $50; Part-time (8-11 units) $40
  • Health Center Fee: $94

2 Parking fee of $255.00 per year for one vehicle included in the transportation budget. More information on parking fees
3 Personal/Misc. includes a medical/dental allowance of $750. (Additional medical/dental expenses over $750 can be added with appropriate documentation.)
4 Students living with parent must substitute a total living allowance of $9,184.

 

LL.M. Students First Enrolled
Fall 2004 Through Spring 2007
LL.M. Students First Enrolled
Fall 2001 Through Fall 2003
Tuition $1,235 per credit $1,165 per credit

 

Other Fees and Per Unit Charges

Application Fee (nonrefundable)
$50
Per Unit Charge: For single courses, summer session and credits in excess of 16 for the day program and fewer than 8 for the evening program.  
For students first enrolled in Fall 2004 through 2006 (including LL.M.)
$1,235 per credit
For students first enrolled in Fall 2001-2003 (including LL.M.)
$1,165 per credit
Returned Check Fee
$25
Parking Fee (per year/per car)
Varies according to permit
Transcript Fee (first transcript is free)
$5
Late Payment/Late Registration Fee
$150

All fees are subject to increase. Law graduates are entitled to a 50 percent reduction in tuition for auditing courses. Students will be accorded the same reduction for credits earned in excess of 90 toward the J.D. degree.

 

Sample Budgets and Awards

DEFINITION
Type A
J.D. Day Students
Type B
J.D. Day Students
Type C
J.D. Evening Students
Budget:
Tuition & Fees
$37,704
$37,704
$26,804
Books & Supplies
$956
$956
$731
Rent
$8,225
$8,225
$8,225
Food
$3,043
$3,043
$3,043
Transportation
$3197
$3197
$3197
Personal Expenses
$3,175
$3,175
$3,175
Student Loan Fees
$800
$800
$800
Avg. Cost of Education
$57,100
$57,100
$45,975
Resources:
Family/Student
Contribution
Ø
$1,000
$3,000
Cost of Education:
$57,100
$57,100
$45,975
Family Contribution
Ø
-1,000
-3,000
Total Financial Need:
$57,100
$56,100
$42,975
Financial Aid Award: 1
Merit Scholarship
$27,000
Ø
Ø
Federal Stafford Loan: 2
8,500
8,500
8,500
Federal Unsub. Stafford: 3
12,000
12,000
12,000
Federal Perkins Loan
Ø
5,000
Ø
USD Tuition Credit Loan
Ø
Ø
5,000
Federal Work Study
4,000
4,000
Ø
Federal Grad PLUS Loan:
5,600
27,600
20,475
Total Aid Award
$57,100
$57,100
$45,975

1 The figures listed are for purposes of illustration only.
2 Federal Subsidized Stafford academic yearly maximum is $8,500.
3 Federal Unsubsidized Stafford academic yearly maximum is $20,500 (combined total of subsidized and unsubsidized).
This information is accurate as of January 2007.

 

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