Cost of Attendance

LL.M.

 

The cost of attendance (COA) for LL.M. students in the residential program during one semester of the 2024-2025 nine-month academic year is located below.  The non-billable charges below may be multiplied times two to determine living expense allocation over the entire academic year. 

For full-time LL.M. students completing the program in one fall/spring academic year, multiply the semester total by two for program cost. For part-time LL.M. students, multiply the number of credits per semester by the cost per credit below to determine the semester tuition charge and then add the semester living expenses for your total semester COA. For those attending during the summer semester, an additional COA chart is below outlining tuition and living expenses (based on 3 credit enrollment). Part-time LL.M. students typically complete their program over three semesters.

The COA is the maximum amount of financial aid permitted from all sources. Institutional funds awarded by AUWCL, in combination with tuition-only outside assistance, cannot exceed AUWCL tuition.

Monthly living expenses: For the 2024-2025 (9-month) academic year, students should budget approximately $3,000 per month for living expenses with approximately $2,000 of that allocated to housing and utilities. The total monthly figure includes housing, food, and personal expenses from the above costs of attendance.

Cost of attendance (COA) for LL.M. students during the Fall 2024 semester of the 2024-2025 nine-month academic year
  LL.M. Full-Time
(12-17 credits per semester)
LL.M. Part-Time
(Based on 8 credits x $2,386 per credit)
Tuition $32,207
$19,088
(8 credits x $2,386 per credit)
Fees $576 $256
Total Billable Charges $32,783
(One semester)
$19,344
(One semester)
housing $9,752 $9,752
food $3,177 $3,177
Personal $828 $828
Transportation $770 $770
Books $1,050 $760
Total for one semester $48,360 $34,631

Federal loan recipients requesting maximum will have an additional $993 per semester included in their COA to help offset federal loan fees incurred at disbursement. The additional loan fee allocation is an average amount for all AUWCL loan borrowers. The updated total maximum COA for one semester inclusive of the loan fees is $49,353 (full-time) or $35,624 (part-time).

Full-time students, including international students (for visa purposes), are automatically enrolled in the AU student health insurance. The charge in 2023-2024 is $2,302 for the academic year and is not included in the standard COA. Students with alternate coverage may waive the AU student health insurance through the Student Health Center. Metro U-pass for full-time students only (12 or more credits) is included in the mandatory student fees.

While the COA cannot be increased to meet non-educational obligations, documented extraordinary expenses and/or special needs may be considered per federal regulations. The COA can be increased for a one-time computer and/or related equipment purchase under specified conditions, as well as to cover the cost of AUWCL medical insurance (if required). A separate form is required through the AUWCL Office of Financial Aid for both the computer and medical reimbursements and are posted on the Financial Aid Forms webpage.

Enrollment in six credits per fall/spring semester is required for receipt of federal financial aid.

The COA for LL.M. students is adjusted based upon credit enrollment and the tuition charge is per credit.

AUWCL reserves the right to modify or change the contents of the cost of attendance without notice.

SJD

 

The following chart outlines the billable charges for SJD students during the Fall 2024 semester based on the student’s year in program. The non-billable charges below may be multiplied times two to determine living expense allocation over the entire academic year. 

For a full cost of attendance (COA), add the billable charges below to the part-time LL.M. living expenses from the chart above (please note: the above figures are based upon one semester of enrollment) and/or the summer semester COA below.

The COA is the maximum amount of financial aid permitted from all sources. Institutional funds awarded by AUWCL, in combination with tuition-only outside assistance, cannot exceed AUWCL tuition.

 
Billable charges for SJD students during the
Fall 2024 semester
Year of Study Tuition and mandatory fees (Per semester)
First Year $21,730
Second Year $5,028
Third Year $2,642
 

Full-time students, including international student (for visa purposes), are automatically enrolled in the AU student health insurance. The charge in 2023-2024 is $2,302 for the academic year and is not included in the standard COA located above. Students with alternate coverage may waive the AU student health insurance through the Student Health Center.

While the COA cannot be increased to meet non-educational obligations, documented extraordinary expenses and/or special needs may be considered per federal regulations. The COA can be increased for a one-time computer and/or related equipment purchase under specified conditions, as well as to cover the cost of AUWCL medical insurance (if required). A separate form is required through the AUWCL Office of Financial Aid for both the computer and medical reimbursements and are posted on the Financial Aid Forms webpage.

In compliance with federal regulations, AUWCL’s policy is to use an average of loan fees charges to all borrowers. Enrollment in six credits per fall/spring semester is required for receipt of federal financial aid.

The COA for SJD students is adjusted based upon credit enrollment and the tuition charge is per credit.

AUWCL reserves the right to modify or change the contents of the cost of attendance without notice.

Summer Semester

 

Eligible LL.M. and SJD students enrolled in a minimum of three (3) credit hours, including courses on main campus, during the summer semester may be eligible to apply for financial aid through the Direct PLUS Loan program. For more information, please click here

Summer 2023 Cost of Attendance

AUWCL reserves the right to modify or change the contents of the cost of attendance without notice.