UM Tuition, Budget and Scholarships
2013-2014 Academic Year
Tuition & Fees (based on 30 credits)
Tuition Comparison of Regional Law Schools
|
| Law School |
|
Resident
Tuition & Fees |
|
Non Resident
Tuition & Fees |
| University of Montana |
|
$11,282.88 |
|
$28,602.48 |
| University of Idaho |
|
$15,744 |
|
$28,850 |
| University of Wyoming |
|
$27,776 |
|
$40,976 |
| University of Oregon |
|
$29,458 |
|
$36,724 |
| University of Washington |
|
$30,891 |
|
$43,932 |
| University of Colorado |
|
$31,495 |
|
$38,281 |
| Willamette |
|
$36,210 |
|
$36,210 |
| Gonzaga |
|
$36,360 |
|
$36,360 |
| University of Seattle |
|
$40,410 |
|
$40,410 |
| Lewis & Clark |
|
$41,292 |
|
$41,292 |
| Sturm College of Law |
|
$43,838 |
|
$43,838 |
|
Residents
|
Nonresidents
|
|
General Tuition & Fees
|
6,795.38
|
24,114.98
|
|
Law School Tuition
|
4,350.00
|
4,350.00
|
|
Academic Faciilties Fee
|
137.50
|
137.50
|
|
Total Tuition & Fees*
|
$11,282.88
|
$28,602.48
|
*Tuition and fees are subject to modification by the Board of Regents and
the University without notice.
Financial Aid Budget
All financial aid starts with the FAFSA. The FAFSA is available on January 1
and should be submitted by February 15.
The following is based on tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 academic year
for first-year students with no dependents. For students with dependents,
an additional $1,500 is added to living expenses.
|
Budget
|
Resident
|
Non-Resident
|
|
Tuition & Fees
|
$11,282.88
|
$28,602.88
|
|
Books
|
1,200.00
|
1,200.00
|
|
Living Expenses
|
14,032.00
|
14,032.00
|
|
Total
|
$26,514.88
|
$43,834.88
|
Other expenses:
Mandatory health insurance coverage, with the right of waiver, is required for all students. Health insurance is available through UM’s Student Insurance Plan.
Parking on campus is $185/year.
A reasonable allowance for the purchase of a computer will be determined and considered by the financial aid office upon request. Any approved amount will be added to the financial aid budget.
Seat Deposit: Accepted applicants who wish to reserve a seat in the entering class are required to make an advance deposit of $300 by the deadline stated in their acceptance letter. For those applicants who enroll, the deposit will be credited toward total University fees at the time of registration.
Refunds: if a student completely withdraws from school, tuition and fees are 100% refundable before classes begin; 90% refundable during the 1st week of classes; 75% refundable during the 2nd week of classes; 50% refundable during the 3rd week of classes and nonrefundable after the 3rd week of classes. The $60 application fee and $300 deposit are nonrefundable.
Scholarships: The University of Montana School of Law does offer scholarships to first year law students. Scholarships may be awarded with your letter of acceptance, but many are not awarded until after your commitment. Most scholarships are merit based and awards are dependent upon the strength of an applicant as compared to others. Some scholarships are more specific, being dependent on student interests, place of residence, family, etc. No scholarships are guaranteed beyond one year.
Conditional Scholarship Retention Data. The UM School of Law does not offer conditional scholarships.
Scholarship Retention Data Worksheet
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Students Matriculating In
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|
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# Entering
with Conditional Scholarships
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|
|
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# Whose conditional Scholarships
Have Since Been Reduced or Eliminated
|
|
Previous Academic Year
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
Previous Academic Year -1
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
Previous Academic Year -2
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
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Residency
The Montana University System classifies all students as either in-state or out-of-state. This classification affects admissions decisions and fee determinations. The basic rules for making the classification are found in the Board of Regents' Policy. It is each student's responsibility to secure and review a copy of the policy. Failure to be aware of the rules will not be a cause for granting any exceptions to them.
With certain exceptions, in order to be eligible for in-state status, a person must meet a 12-month durational residency test. You will have to demonstrate a bona fide intent to become a Montana resident. The 12-month period does not start until some act indicative of an intent to establish residency is taken. Mere presence in Montana or enrollment at a unit will not serve to start this period. Sufficient acts to start the period are registration to vote, obtaining a Montana driver's license, registration of a motor vehicle in Montana, purchase of home in Montana, or filing of a resident Montana tax return. The 12-months must be completed by the 15thinstructional day to qualify for that term.
For more information regarding residency, please see http://www.umt.edu/registrar/students/residencyinfo.aspx
