Tuition, Fees + Financial Aid
Because of the uncertainty of the economy and budgetary projections, Loyola University reserves the right to change tuition, fees, or other charges listed on this website. The rates for 2010-2011 are listed below:
Tuition
$1,172 per credit hour
Thus for the academic year the cost would be $28,128 for a student taking the full 24 credit hours in one academic year or $14,064 for one semester. Tuition is normally increased for the following academic year beginning with the summer session.
Fees
For Beginning Students
Application Fee (non-refundable) $40
Acceptance Deposit (applicable to tuition) $500
($150 due by May 1, non-refundable; $350 due by June 1, refundable only until July 15)
$150 Student Bar Association Fee (all new JD and LLM students)
For All Students
Student Center Fee $113/semester or Summer Session $56.50/session
Student Government Association Fee $50/semester
Publications Fee $20 fall semester only
Athletic Fee $120/semester
Information Technology Fee $175/semester
Contingent Fees
Late registration $20
Late payment $100
Students are encouraged to make payments by check or money order payable to Loyola University. Cash transactions are discouraged. Credit card payments are also accepted for tuition and fee payments. Wire transfers from foreign banks can also be arranged.
Financial Aid
Legal education in the United States is expensive. The Admissions office will work with applicants to explore options for financing their tuition and personal expenses while in the United States.
Scholarships from Home Country
Applicants are encouraged to seek financial aid or scholarship funds from sources that may be available in their home countries. The Fulbright Program is one possible source. The selection process for Fulbright Scholars may vary from country to country. For assistance in locating sponsoring organizations, contact the United States Embassy or Consulate or the United States Information Agency in your country. Also, your government may have scholarship funds that you can access.
There are multi-national corporations and law firms located in your country that may be willing to provide financial assistance. You should partially consider such a source if you are currently working with one of these companies or anticipate doing so.
Loyola University Scholarships
Loyola University College of Law has a limited amount of scholarship funds to help provide financial support to foreign graduate students. These are partial scholarships awarded to entering students based on academic merit and need. The College of Law does not provide full scholarships to foreign graduate students.
Loans
Many American law students apply for federally subsidized loans to finance their studies. If you are a US citizen or permanent resident or foreign student who has a guarantor who is a permanent resident, you may be eligible for private alternative loans. Eligibility is determined by completion of a standardized form which may be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Office of Financial Aid at the College of Law can further counsel you on these programs.