TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

A legal education should never feel unattainable simply because of the cost. At The Colleges of Law, reasonable tuition and fees and a range of potential financial aid options allow you to graduate with limited debt and a clear, unburdened path to your desired career.

TUITION RATES

The following tuition rates are effective for the 2026-2027 academic year.

J.D. and Hybrid J.D. Program Tuition:
- Onsite J.D. and fully online J.D. courses – $1019 per credit Fall (August) (10% reduction for Military/Veterans/dependents)
- Hybrid J.D. courses with weekend residency requirement – $1044 per credit Fall (August) (10% reduction for Military/Veterans/dependents)
Master of Business, Law, and Technology Program Tuition:
- $817 per credit Fall (August) (10% reduction for Military/Veterans/dependents)

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

Tuition at The Colleges of Law is normally payable in full at the beginning of each semester or summer session. However, we offer a variety of payment plan options to fit each student’s individual financial circumstances. For more information, please call 888.308.0446.

COST CALCULATOR

Get an accurate estimate of your total expenses studying at The Colleges of Law with our Cost Calculator. It only takes a few minutes, and you will gain vital insights and understanding about how much your education will cost and what funding options may be available to you.

FINANCIAL AID

We know that funding is an important consideration in completing your law degree. Our Financial Aid Department staff will help you fully understand the financial considerations ahead of you and are here to assist you as you apply for federal loans, scholarships, and other aid.

FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Colleges of Law’s school code is 042501. Email the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] for any questions.
If needed, provide documents requested by the Federal Student Aid Dept. Once they receive your FAFSA data and you have been admitted by the school, they will notify you of any documents needed before processing your award letter.
Review and return the Estimated Award Letter to the Financial Aid Dept.
Complete and e-sign Stafford Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov.
Complete Entrance Counseling at studentloans.gov.
You will receive a completion e-mail from your financial aid advisor. Financial Aid will be posted to your account after the Add/Drop period of each semester.

*Once FAFSA has been updated with The Colleges of Law school code, it takes 3-4 business days for financial aid to have access to your file. For more information, please contact Fin Aid at (888) 308-0446.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Furthering our commitment to providing affordable education to a diverse student body, we offer a range of scholarships and awards to continuing J.D. students.

Learn more

MILITARY AND VETERAN TUITION RATES

We recognize the extraordinary contributions and sacrifice of those who have served in our United States Armed Forces. To address the needs of our service men and women, we continue to meet the criteria set by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE). Meeting these criteria allows veterans and active-duty military personnel who attend the Colleges of Law to receive Title 38 funding from the Veterans Administration—making a legal degree rooted in excellence more accessible and affordable.

We also understand that adjusting to classroom culture may be challenging for some members of our armed services. Our faculty and staff are prepared to assist veterans and active military personnel throughout their entire experience.

Military and veteran tuition rates effective for the 2026–2027 academic year can be found here.

To qualify for the Military and Veteran Tuition Rate, applicants must meet the CSAAVE criteria and submit the following materials:

Eligibility

Active-duty personnel:

Completed Military and Veteran Tuition Rate Application
Branch of service information
Copy of most recent earnings statement/pay stub
Statement from commanding officer on official letterhead

Veterans:

Completed Military and Veteran Tuition Rate Application
Copy of the DD214

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must meet all admissions requirements prior to being admitted into a Colleges of Law program.
A student utilizing the GI Bill® must work closely with School Certifying Officials to make sure that all necessary documents are on file prior to the certification of enrollment with the Veterans Administration.
The Military and Veteran Tuition Rate is applied to future terms only and is not retroactive for current or prior terms.
The Colleges of Law will certify enrollment each term unless otherwise notified.
The Military and Veteran Tuition Rate may not be combined with other special tuition rates.
Tuition rates are subject to change annually.
Students may be required to resubmit documentation annually.
Those who qualify for the veterans and active military tuition rate are also eligible for The Colleges of Law scholarships.
Applications for admission to the educational programs offered by The Colleges of Law are evaluated without regard to or discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, age, national ancestry or origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.

ADDITIONAL FEES

The following tuition rates and fees are effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. Not all fees will apply to every student.

Program Fees

Special Materials Fee	Determined per course
Payment Plan Application Fee	$50.00 per plan
Late Payment Fee	$50.00 per late payment
Late Registration Fee	$100.00 per semester or session
Add/Drop Class Fee	$35.00 per occurrence
Administrative Fee upon withdrawal (term or session)	$150.00 per withdrawal (semester or session)
Returned Check Fee	$25.00 per check
Transcript Fee	$15.00 per transcript
Letter of Standing Fee	$40.00 per request plus $10.00 each additional letter with request
Late ExamSoft Examination Upload Fee	$125.00 per exam
Make-up Examination Drafting Fee	Not less than $400.00 per examination
Additional Diploma Fee	$45.00 per diploma
BARBRI Supplement Fee (transfer students only)	$36.00 for each unit of transfer credit awarded
Graduation Fee	$250.00

FINANCIAL AID FAQs

Please note that the Financial Aid Office is working diligently to ensure financial aid (FA) continues to be processed as seamlessly as possible. Most importantly, we remain available to help guide and support students with funding their education during these uncertain times.

We have developed a specific FAQ to answer these questions. Please click this link to read more.

Important COVID-19 Financial Aid FAQ

The Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan, Federal Pell Grant, and other state grants are available at the undergraduate level.

For graduate students, the primary source of aid from the federal government is the Federal Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loan. A credit-based Grad PLUS loan is also available to graduate students. Depending on your credit history, you may require an endorser to be approved for the loan.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. If you completed a FAFSA last year, complete a renewal FAFSA. You must “e-sign” your FAFSA with your pin. Completion should take about 15–20 minutes.

Go to https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

You will need:

The Colleges of Law FAFSA school code (042501)
Your Social Security number
Driver’s license
Income tax returns
Bank statements
Any investment records

As you are considered an independent student, your parents’ information is not needed.

The recommended date to complete the FAFSA is March 1 of each year. You should complete/ renew your FAFSA annually; however, it is recommended that you complete your current tax forms prior to filing your FAFSA, so that you can retrieve your tax information directly on the FAFSA website. This option on your FAFSA will be available 7–10 business days after you have submitted your federal tax returns.

It takes approximately 7–10 business days after you complete your FAFSA for the school to receive your information.

Once you have completed your FAFSA and have submitted any additional required documents, an estimated award letter will be sent within 2–5 weeks. (You will need to sign and return the letter). We begin to process awards letters approximately four months before each semester.

Sign and return your estimated award letter.
Complete and e-Sign your master promissory note at studentloans.gov.
Complete the entrance counseling at studentloans.gov.
Submit all missing documents prior to the start of the term.

No, but you need to be at least half time and you may not be eligible for the full amounts.

Full- and half-time J.D. and M.L.S. students are eligible for up to $10,250 per semester.

Yes, if you are at least half time.

There are some courses that are automatically considered half time. Review the Student Handbook for a list of courses.

We do not offer early disbursements of loan money nor do we disburse emergency loans.

Refunds are available starting the first week of each semester. Please monitor your Intuit account for the most up-to-date information.

If all financial aid requirements have been met, summer financial aid refunds will be available within 14 days of the summer aid disbursement being applied to your student account.

After your refund has been posted to your Intuit account, it will take 10–14 business days to receive it.

Yes. Once you are an active student, and you would like to receive your refund via direct deposit into your bank account, then you will need to submit the Direct Deposit Authorization form accessible via the Student Gateway. If we do not have a direct deposit form on file for you, then a paper check will automatically be issued. You may complete a Direct Deposit Authorization form at any time to receive future refunds via direct deposit.

To determine your refund amount, subtract your tuition and fees charges from your scheduled financial aid.

There are a few reasons why your refund might be less than last semester’s:

If this is your first year, you most likely had your $500 tuition deposit credited to your account last semester.
You are registered for more hours this semester than previous terms.
Tuition and fees have increased.
You received less financial aid this semester.

Students will be assessed the appropriate fees associated with his/her add or drop. A student may need to make an additional payment even if he/she have already received a financial aid refund check. An outstanding balance on your account as a result of adding or dropping a course may prevent you from obtaining transcripts or future course registration. View your student account balance and make payments via Intuit.

ACH means your refund will be direct deposited to your bank account.

A “stipend” means a check or ACH has been processed. Please allow 7–10 days to receive this refund.

You can only consolidate your loans if you have graduated and are still within your grace period or you have entered repayment. The last year for in-school consolidation to be accepted was 2006.

The Colleges of Law offer scholarships as part of our institutional aid program to full-time students.

You might also consider a Grad PLUS loan or an alternative loan. We highly recommend first applying for a Grad PLUS Loan, as the benefits are similar to Stafford loan benefits, and you will be able to defer and/or consolidate. (Alternative loan interest is variable, and you will not able to defer or consolidate.)

Both Grad PLUS and alternative loans require certification from the Colleges of Law. We cannot certify aid above a student’s cost of attendance.

A scholarship notification is emailed and mailed on the date the scholarship is awarded.

Please contact the Office of Student Accounts to set up payment arrangements.

This could mean you have an unpaid balance, an admissions contingency, or another issue preventing you from registering for courses and requesting transcripts. Please visit Intuit and review your messages to review which department you should contact to resolve the issue.

An FA hold will not prevent a student from registering or requesting transcripts; however, it does mean that we need to look carefully at your FAFSA information, which may require further documentation from you.