The University of Montana School of Law

UM Law Costs and Scholarships

2012-2013 Academic Year
 

Tuition & Fees (based on 29 credits for first-year students)

Financial Aid Budget

All financial aid starts with the FAFSA. If your FAFSA form is processed before February 15, you may also be eligible for $2,000 in Perkins loans.

The following is based on tuition and fees for the 2012-2013 academic year for first-year students with no dependents. For students with dependents, an additional $1,500 is added to living expenses.

• 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 registration fee and $300 deposit are nonrefundable.
• Scholarships The University of Montana School of Law does offer scholarships to first year law students. To be considered for a scholarship, you must complete and submit the scholarship application, along with your application for admission. These 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 application as compared to other admitted students. Some scholarships are more specific, being dependent on student interests, place of residence, family, etc.