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Tuition & Fees

Cost of Attendance: 2008 - 2009

Expenses Full-time Enrollment
(12 or more credit hours)
Part-time Enrollment
(less than 12 credit hours)
Tuition $38,652 $27,189**
Fees - General/SBA 430 314
Sports Center 130 60
Technology 190 60
Housing @ $1228 per month 11,048 11,048
Board/Food @ $322 per month 2,900 2,900
Books/Supplies** 1,038 780
Transportation 2,283 2,283
Personal/Misc.*** 3,248 3,248
Total $59,919 $47,882
* Estimate based on recommended first-year (JD) course load of 19 credits @ $1,431. per credit hour.
** A one-time allowance for computer equipment may be added under specified conditions.
***Includes Health Insurance fee assessed fall term only.

 

Costs per Semester

Tuition and Fees $19,701 $13,812*
Books 519 390
Living/Personal Expenses 9,740 9,740
Total $29,960 $23,942

The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of allowable expenses for the nine month academic year.  Costs are based on amounts needed to meet institutional charges and moderate living expenses. Allowances are provided to assist in meeting educational costs and are not intended to cover individual expenses which vary greatly depending upon personal lifestyle. It should be noted that the housing allowance assumes a shared accommodation.

In determining how best to cover expenses, the budget should be considered in its entirety with thought of adjusting expenses in one category to meet costs that may be higher in another.  While the cost of attendance cannot be increased to meet financial obligations beyond those specified, consideration may be given to unusual or unexpected expenses with supporting documentation. 

The cost of attendance represents the maximum amount of aid that can be received.  For financial aid purposes the full-time budget applies to enrollment in 12-17 credits; the per credit hour rate of $1,431 applies to part-time enrollment up to 11 hours. Enrollment in six credits is required for financial aid.


Cost of Attendance:  Summer 2008

Costs are associated with and limited to the period of enrollment

On Campus

Chile

Paris/Geneva

The Hague

Turkey

Program Dates:

5/27 - 8/01

5/25 - 6/25

5/25 – 6/21

5/25 – 6/21

5/21- 6/21

Tuition/Fees (6 credits)

$8,132

$8,100(1)

$8,100(2)

$8,100(1)

$8,100(1)

Books/Supplies

282

Housing

3000

Board/Food

788

600

1054(3)

1110

540

Transportation

620

1300

1150

1233

1200

Personal

882

200

804(4)

 373

  201

Visa or Other Fees

131

Total

$13,704

$10,331

$11,108

$10,816

$10,041

We have considered currency adjustments for all programs.  Costs for London/Paris/Geneva and The Hague reflect adjustment for additional costs of living.

1)   Includes housing, materials and local transportation
2)   Includes housing, some meals and materials
3)   Expenses not covered by program cost
4)   Local transportation and incidentals

Tuition = $1,350 per credit hour

Note:  Cost of attendance allowances for WCL students attending other institutions/programs are determined by the host institution/program.



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