Financing Your LL.M.
Tuition
Tuition for the 2013-14 academic year is $2,085 per credit. There are 24 credits required to complete the program. Total tuition cost is $50,040.* This total tuition cost is not due up front. Tuition payments are broken down by term. Students are only responsible for paying for the courses in which they are enrolled in for the term.
*Tuition and fees are set for two years upon enrollment.
Aid for International Students
International students should explore funding options in their home countries. Talk with your employer about tuition benefits that may be available to you, including tuition reimbursement and low-cost loans. Based on your country of residence you may also have access to education loans through private lenders.
United States Federal Financial Aid
To qualify for Unites States federal financial aid through the U.S. Department of Education, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. The sources of aid are the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program and the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan program. Consistent with the policy of most professional schools, we assume that you will bear the primary cost burden of your educational expenses. Therefore, long-term loans are the primary source of financial assistance.
To apply for loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Washington University Application for Financial Aid.
The Law School application for financial aid can be completed online:
To ensure that loans are disbursed on a timely basis, you should start the financial aid loan process no later than 60 days prior to the start of your first term.
To file your FAFSA online, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA code for Washington University is 002520.
Tuition Bill
Tuition bills are issued electronically after you register for each term. The tuition due date is noted on the bill. A 2% late fee will be assessed on any unpaid balance of tuition if not paid by the due date. All students will automatically receive an e-mail notification when a new invoice has been generated, and they will have the ability to view their invoice online immediately. You can elect to pay your balance directly from your checking or savings account by registering your bank account. Students can also have any student loan refund check direct deposited to their checking orsavings account. Students enrolling for the first time at Washington University School of Law will receive information on how to register for ePayment and eRefund. Returning students can log into their WebSTAC account and register for ePayment and eRefund.
Withdrawing from Classes
Students considering withdrawing from school are encouraged to consult with their Student Services advisor. To withdraw, a student should provide written notification to the LL.M. Program @WashULaw at Washington University Law, 1 Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1120, St. Louis, MO 63130. Students who withdraw after a term is underway may be eligible for a partial tuition refund. For more information, contact info@onlinelaw.wustl.edu.
Questions?
If you have any questions about tuition and financial aid at Washington University School of Law, please email eckrich@wulaw.wustl.edu
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