Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
The student budget, or cost of attendance, 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, and any aid from other outside sources.
Payment Deadlines for 2013-14 -- Please note, Online Graduate Tax students must follow the payment deadlines established for Distance Education Students.
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2013-2014 Student Budget – J.D. Students
| 2013-2014 Student Budget | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,720 |
| Student Fees | $1,066 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,462 |
| Room and Board | $12,070 |
| Transportation | $1,120 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,050 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $200 |
| Total *Tuition for JD/Other |
$63,688 $1,398/credit |
2013-2014 Student Budget – Full-Time LL.M. students
| 2013-2014 Student Budget | |
|---|---|
Tuition |
$44,720 |
Student Fees |
$1,110 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,462 |
Room and Board |
$12,070 |
Transportation |
$1,120 |
Personal Expenses |
$3,050 |
Direct Loan Fees |
$200 |
Total |
$63,732 |
Fees for J.D. students and Full-Time LL.M. students
The fees indicated in the student budgets will appear as charges on your tuition bill for the 2013-2014 academic year. All fees are non-refundable; the Medical Insurance and Sports Pass do not appear in the student budget and may be waived—see below for additional information.
| 2013-2014 Fees | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Student Services Fee |
$145 |
$145 |
$290 |
Health & Wellness Fee |
$160 |
$160 |
$320 |
JD Student Program Fee |
$78 |
$78 |
$156 |
LL.M. Student Program Fee (full-time students only) |
$100 |
$100 |
$200 |
Technology Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
Medical Insurance (see description below) |
$2,141 or |
|
$2,141 or |
Sports Pass |
$125 |
|
$125 |
Tuition and Fees for Part-time LL.M. students
LL.M. students who will attend the Graduate Tax or Banking and Financial Law programs on a part-time basis will be charged tuition on a per credit basis and will be charged the part-time student fees as indicated.
| 2013-2014 Tuition and Fees - Part-Time LL.M. | |
|---|---|
Tuition – Graduate Tax Program (per course) ($1,863 per credit) |
$3,726 |
Tuition – Banking and Financial Law (per course) ($1,863 per credit) |
$3,726 |
Fees (per semester): |
|
LL.M. Program Fee (part-time students) |
$40 |
Student Services Fee |
$60 |
Technology Fee |
$75 |
Tuition and Fees for Graduate Tax Program: Online Option
Students who will attend the Graduate Tax program (LL.M. in Taxation) will be charged tuition on a per credit basis as indicated.
| 2013-2014 Tuition and Fees - Graduate Tax Program: Online Option | |
|---|---|
Tuition – Graduate Tax Program (per 2 credit course) ($1,863 per credit) |
$3,726 |
Tuition – Graduate Tax Program (per 4 credit course) ($1,863 per credit) |
$7,452 |
Fees (per semester): |
|
Registration Fee - Summer 2013 only |
$40 |
Student Services Fee - Fall 2013/Spring 2014 |
$60 |
Technology Fee |
$60 per credit |
Executive LL.M. in International Business Law
The tuition and fees for this program may be found on the Executive LL.M. in International Business Law section of our website.
Methods of Payment
Students who will be paying all or a portion of their tuition using their own resources will find payment instructions from BU’s Student Accounting Services office on our website.
Medical Insurance and the Sports Pass
There are two fees charged by Boston University that are not automatically included in the Student Budget because you may choose to waive them. These expenses may be added to the budget at your request.
- Boston University Medical Insurance: $2,141 or $2,910
- Sports Pass: $125
Medical Insurance
All students enrolled on at least 3/4 basis are required by the state of Massachusetts to have medical insurance. Students may waive the medical insurance offered through Boston University if they have their own insurance. Student Accounting Services provides additional information on the medical insurance requirement and the Waiver Form for the medical insurance on their website.
Boston University offers students a choice of two medical insurance plans:
- Student BASIC Plan ($2,141) - The standard plan, automatically charged to your student account unless you waive it or choose the Student PLUS Plan
- Student PLUS Plan ($2,910) - A more comprehensive plan offering additional coverage; you must request this plan
Sports Pass
Boston University charges all full-time students the fee for the Sports Pass which provides students with access to tickets for home BU hockey and basketball games. Students are automatically charged this fee unless they waive it. This fee may be added to the student budget upon request. Student Accounting Services provides information on the Sports Pass, including information on waiving the fee, on their website.
Tuition Refund Schedule for students who withdraw
The tuition refund schedule for Online Graduate Tax students may be found here.
Note: Registration and other fees are non-refundable as of the first day of classes. Deposits toward Tuition and/or Room and Board are non-refundable.