Tuition, Fees and Expenses
The following tuition and fees reflect the charges for full-time students in the LL.M. degree programs for the 2009-2010 academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12-18 credits)* | $19,408 | $19,408 | $38,816 |
| George Sherman Union Fee | $95 | $95 | $190 |
| LLM Student Activities Fee | $100 | $100 | $200 |
| Student Health Fee | $98 | $98 | $196 |
| Technology Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Medical Insurance (see below) | TBD | TBD | |
| Sports Pass | $100 | $100 |
All fees are nonrefundable; the Medical Insurance and Sports Pass may be waived
*Students who register for more than 18 credits per semester will be charged on a per credit basis for each additional credit. Actual charge is based on the program of study.
2009-2010 Student Budget
The student budget is an estimation of the total cost of attending the School of Law during the nine-month academic year, including living and personal expenses. The total budget is also the maximum amount of financial aid students may receive, including university scholarships, student loans, resident assistantships, work-study, veterans' benefits and any aid from other outside sources.
| Full-Time (All Programs, full academic year) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,816 |
| George Sherman Union Fee | $190 |
| Student Health Fee | $196 |
| Technology Fee | $300 |
| LLM Student Activities Fee | $200 |
| Room and Board | $11,808 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,374 |
| Personal (clothing, etc.) | $2,990 |
| Transportation | $1,004 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $400 |
| TOTAL | $57,278 |
Other student expenses:
These expenses may be added to the student budget on request, if applicable:
- Boston University Medical Insurance: $1,517 or $2,067
- Maximum Child-Care Allowance: $1,000
(without documentation of additional costs) - Sports Pass
Part-Time- LL.M. in Taxation
A part-time student must complete the Degree Requirements in not more than eight consecutive semesters. With the written approval of the Program Director, a student may change his or her status from part-time to full-time or the converse.
| Part-Time LL.M. in Taxation | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per course) ($1,617 per credit) | $3,234 |
| Fees (per semester) | |
| Registration | $40 |
| Student Activities | $40 |
| Technology | TBD |
Part-Time- LL.M. in Banking & Financial Law
The following tuition charges are for the 2-credit courses in the Graduate Banking Law Program only. Part time students wishing to enroll in courses outside the Graduate Banking and Financial Law Program must submit a written application with the Morin Center. Part-time students may register for up to 4 courses each semester (5 courses is considered full-time) and may also audit one course per semester, subject to payment of the applicable course tuition and fees. Part-time students must complete the Graduate Program within 4 years of matriculation. Part-time students and full-time students are considered to have the same living expenses. Student Budgets for part-time students are adjusted to reflect the per-credit tuition charges and the differences in fees.
| Part-Time- LL.M. in Banking & Financial Law | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per course) ($1,941 per credit) | $3,882 |
| Fees (per semester) | |
| Registration | $40 |
| Student Activities | $40 |
| Technology | TBD |
Other student expenses
(added to budget upon request, if applicable)
Boston University Medical Insurance: $1,517 or $2,067
Law students are automatically enrolled in the Boston University Medical Insurance Plan and their student accounts are charged for the coverage. Massachusetts law requires full-time and three-quarters time students registered through the institutions of higher education to have health insurance that meets state requirements. In addition, Boston University policy requires all international students to have health insurance that meets state and (when applicable) federal requirements. Students who do not wish to participate in the University insurance plan must complete a medical insurance waiver certifying that their U.S.-based coverage us comparable to the Boston University Medical Insurance Plan. Waivers must be submitted to Student Account Services by the waiver deadline (usually September 30th). Students will receive detailed information on the insurance plan upon matriculation.
Beginning with the 2009-10 academic year, Boston University is offering students a choice of two medical insurance plans:
- Student BASIC Plan ($1,517) - the standard plan, automatically charged to your student account unless you waive it or choose the Student PLUS Plan
- Student PLUS Plan ($2,067) - a more comprehensive plan offering additional coverage; you must request this plan
Please also complete and return to Student Health Services the Student Medical History and Physical Report form. Massachusetts state law requires all students to provide a Certificate of Immunization for measles (two shots), rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, polio and Hepatitis B. The month, day, and year the vaccines were administered must be recorded and the form must be signed by your health care provider. Please be sure that the last page (page four) of the form that you have downloaded is completed and signed by your health care provider before it is turned in.
Spring 2010 Insurance Information:
Students who attend beginning Spring 2010; students who return from leave of absence Spring 2010; students who increase their part-time course load to seventy-five percent of the full-time load for Spring 2010; or students who change to full-time status for Spring 2010:
The medical coverage is effective January 1, 2010, to August 22, 2010. Students are automatically enrolled in the Boston University Student BASIC Plan, at a cost of $1,042.
If the student has a comparable level of health insurance coverage a Medical Insurance Waiver may be completed to waive participation in the plan. The completed Medical Insurance Waiver must be received by Student Accounting Services no later than FEBRUARY 1, 2010, to waive participation for the Spring 2010 semester.
Students age 18 and older may file their Medical Insurance Waiver via the Student Link.
The deadline for new Spring 2010 students to upgrade from Student Basic ($1,042) to Student Plus ($1,400) is February 1, 2010. To upgrade to the Student Plus level, visit the Student Link.
Maximum Child-Care Allowance: $1,000
(without documentation of additional costs)
Terrier Sports Pass: $100
The Terrier Sports Pass allows you admission to 18 home men’s ice hockey and 18 home women’s ice hockey games as well as 11 home men’s basketball and 11 home women’s basketball games (a $350 value). Sports Pass holders can pick up their tickets before they become available to the general public as well as receive advance notice and ticket offers for games, concerts and other events at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.
If you do not wish to purchase the Pass, you may cancel the charge by selecting the Sports Pass option on the StudentLink. You may also call the Terrier Phone System at 617-353-6561 to cancel this charge. Once connected with the automated system, select the Student Account Menu and press the key designated for Sports Pass rejection.
Tuition and Fees Policy
Tuition and fees must be paid in full at time of registration. Checks must be made payable to Boston University. The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change tuition rates or fees at their discretion whenever it is deemed necessary.
It has been and remains the policy of Boston University to withhold all diplomas, degrees, official transcripts, and other official recognition of work done at the University from students with respect to whom there are any outstanding overdue debts to the University, including, but not limited to, amounts owed in satisfaction of tuition, loan agreements, fees, and charges, as well as money owed for occupancy in University-owned or-operated residence facilities and apartments and for food service. No student may withdraw from the University in good standing or graduate from the University unless all current obligations to the University are paid in full.