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Tuition & Fees
Students must complete 84 units in order to graduate. Tuition is $609.00 per unit (effective August 2009). Law School alumni may audit courses for $304.50 per unit (one
half of the regular tuition charge).
$609.00 x 84 units = $51,156.00 for tuition only.
Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. Only fully registered
students are deemed to be enrolled. Registration is defined as both the payment
of applicable tuition and fees and the completion of all registration forms.
Fees are $227.50 in the Fall for each of the first three years of the four year
program, and $727.50 in the Fall of the fourth year.
A student can expect that the total cost to earn the J. D. degree, including tuition and fees for the four-year program, will be approximately $53,000.00 This cost does not
include books, other required class materials or additional fees that a student may incur which include the following fees which are imposed to cover administration and related expenses occasioned by the event for which the charge is imposed
Fees 1st,
2nd, and 3rd Year Fall Semester $227.50
4th Year Fall Semester $727.50
Spring Semester for Four Years (entering students)
$157.50
Spring Semester for Four Years (continuing students)
$80.00
Summer Session (continuing students)
$50.00
Summer Session (entering students)
$127.50
The following additional fees may be incurred by students:
| Untimely Registration Fees |
$225.00 plus $10 per day thereafter until Registration is received |
| Installment Fee | $ 160.00 |
| Installment Agreement Interest |
Based on the balance owed |
| Returned check fee |
$ 50.00 |
| Add/Drop Class fee |
$ 25.00/$50.00 |
| Examination rescheduling fee |
$ 100.00 |
| Transcript fee (Official/Unofficial) |
$
15.00/$ 10.00 |
| Letter of Good Standing |
$ 10.00 |
| Course Materials fee |
Based on the number of copies |
| Laptop Exam Fee | $ 50.00 |
Tuition and fees are subject
to change upon reasonable notice to applicants and students
Registration
Registration forms will be sent to returning students by e-mail. All Registration forms must be returned with an Enrollment Agreement by the deadline indicated on the form by way of U.S. mail ONLY.
Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. Registration requires timely payment of all applicable tuition and fees and the completion of all registration forms, including the Enrollment Agreement and Installment Agreement if applicable.
Students must complete all registration activities prior to
attending classes. The School is required to certify students attendance for
purposes of residency to the State Bar of California so that they may sit for
the General Bar Examination. Attendance has two components: enrollment and
physical attendance. A student who
is not enrolled has placed in jeopardy any certification for residency. We urge
you to pay your tuition and fees no later than the deadline listed on the
registration material.
Payment of tuition and fees
Students must pay their tuition and fees in full before the end of the
registration period as indicated on the registration paperwork sent to them by
email. A student that is unable to pay in full by the registration deadline must
make an appointment to meet with the Registrar before the deadline and make
arrangements for payment. Students who choose to enter into an Installment Agreement must pay a $160.00 Administrative Fee plus any applicable interest charges and fees pursuant to the terms of the agreement signed by the student.
Refunds
In general, all fees are non-refundable.
If a student cancels their Enrollment Agreement within 5 business days of the
first day of instruction, in either the Fall or Spring semesters, the Law School
will refund all charges paid by the student. If a student cancels their
Enrollment Agreement within 2 business days of the first day of instruction in
the Summer semester, the Law School will refund all charges paid by the student.
If a student withdraws or is dismissed prior to the completion of the semester,
the Law School will refund unused tuition on a pro rata basis as set forth in
the Law School Enrollment Agreement. Fees are non-refundable.
Financial Assistance
The Law School does not participate directly in any federal or state insured student loan programs. However, many law students are able to obtain a private law loan through Sallie Mae
(www.salliemae.com). It is the applicant's and/or student's sole responsibility to procure any such financial assistance and the Law School has no connection with any lenders. School officials are authorized only to certify students for loan amounts for tuition, fees and books. A loan request in excess will not be certified. You can read more here about Financing Your Legal Education.
Securing private financing is not a guarantee of either the acceptance or continuance as a student.
The Law School offers a limited number of merit scholarships. However, no tuition scholarships are available to first year law students.
Untimely Registration Fees/Untimely Installment Payments
The school's business records must be accurate by the beginning of the first day of classes. Students whose registration packets are not postmarked by the due date will be assessed an untimely registration fee of $225
and a late fee of $10 per day thereafter until Registration is received. Students who are not timely registered will not be added to the roll sheets.
This fee will also apply to students who timely register, but whose check is later returned to the Law School for insufficient funds or any other reason which prevents the School from timely registering the student. A $50.00 returned check fee will also be assessed at this time. Students are not permitted to register after Friday of the first week of classes.
Registration constitutes a financial contract between the student and the Law School. Failure to make payments in a timely manner of any amounts owed to the Law School will result in late charges, may be cause for exclusion from classes or examinations; withholding of grades, transcripts, diplomas, degrees or student services, or dismissal. Students should contact the Registrar as early as possible if they anticipate financial hardship which may preclude them from timely paying their tuition and fees. Students who fail to pay tuition by the deadline indicated on the registration forms will be assessed an Untimely Registration Fee. The late installment payment fees will also apply to students who have paid their registration on time, but whose check is later returned to the Law School due to insufficient funds or is unsigned. A $50.00 returned check fee will also be assessed at this time.
Students who fail to pay installments by the deadlines set forth in the installment agreements will be assessed late fees pursuant to the terms of the student's installment agreement. Late fees will also apply to students who have paid their installment on time, but whose check is later returned to the Law School due to insufficient funds or is unsigned. A $50.00 returned check fee will also be assessed at this time.
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