Our biggest goal is minimizing your debt while maximizing the quality of your education. In the past few years, FIU Law has awarded millions of dollars in merit- and need-based scholarships and grants, creating a pathway for better outcomes so you can focus on excelling as an attorney during your time in our programs.
FAFSA School Code
To apply for financial aid, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using FIU Law's school code: 009635.
Cost of Attendance
Program Cost
| JD Program | In-State Annual | Out-of-State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $21,407 | $35,650 | ||
| Evening | $14,501 | $24,150 | ||
| Student Fees | $399* | $399* | ||
| Per Credit-hour | $691 | $1,150 |
*Not included in tuition.
In addition to the cost of tuition and application fees you will have to incur in living, and other personal expenses. An average budget is included below:
Florida Residents Full-time
| Cost Components | Law JD Day | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Parents | Off-Campus | Dorm | ||||
| Term | Annual | Term | Annual | Term | Annual | |
| Tuition | $10,358 | $20,716 | $10,358 | $20,716 | $10,358 | $20,716 |
| Fees | $199 | $398 | $199 | $398 | $199 | $398 |
| Direct Loan Origination Fee | $218 | $436 | $218 | $436 | $218 | $436 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $925 | $1,850 | $925 | $1,850 | $925 | $1,850 |
| Housing | $1,102 | $2,204 | $8,906 | $17,812 | $4,212 | $8,424 |
| Food | $2,328 | $4,656 | $2,328 | $4,656 | $2,328 | $4,656 |
| Transportation | $2,004 | $4,008 | $2,004 | $4,008 | $1,431 | $2,862 |
| Miscellaneous Personal | $1,569 | $3,138 | $1,689 | $3,378 | $1,689 | $3,378 |
| Total | $18,703 | $37,406 | $26,627 | $53,254 | $21,360 | $42,720 |
Non-Florida Residents Full-time
| Cost Components | Law JD Day | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Parents | Off-Campus | Dorm | ||||
| Term | Annual | Term | Annual | Term | Annual | |
| Tuition | $17,250 | $34,500 | $17,250 | $34,500 | $17,250 | $34,500 |
| Fees | $199 | $398 | $199 | $398 | $199 | $398 |
| Direct Loan Origination Fee | $218 | $436 | $218 | $436 | $218 | $436 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $925 | $1,850 | $925 | $1,850 | $925 | $1,850 |
| Housing | $1,102 | $2,204 | $8,906 | $17,812 | $4,212 | $8,424 |
| Food | $2,328 | $4,656 | $2,328 | $4,656 | $2,328 | $4,656 |
| Transportation | $2,004 | $4,008 | $2,004 | $4,008 | $1,431 | $2,862 |
| Miscellaneous Personal | $1,569 | $3,138 | $1,689 | $3,378 | $1,689 | $3,378 |
| Total | $25,595 | $51,190 | $33,519 | $67,038 | $28,252 | $56,504 |
FIU Law Scholarships
Dean's Scholarship: Awarded to our most qualified students. Recipients are selected during the admission review process based on academic performance.
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver: This merit-based waiver is awarded to out-of-state students. Recipients are selected during the admission review process based on academic performance.
Foundation and Endowed Scholarships: These scholarships are application-based and instructions are emailed to all FIU Law returning and admitted students before the start of every academic year. Some of these scholarships include First Generation, Jackson Lewis, CABA and LA Reitmeister Environmenmtal.
Loans
Bar Study Loans: These loans are for JD students in their final year of study and for 13 months after graduation. These optional loans for up to $15,000 are used to help cover living expenses while students prepare for the bar exam. An application can be completed online with a private lender of choice. Enrollment or graduation are certified by FIU Law and funds are disbersed directly from lender to student.
Federal and Private Loans: FIU OneStop offers detailed guides on applying for and receiving loans to pay for your schooling. Visit their Types of Loans page to see a breakdown of what aid is available to you.
Refund Policy
Per credit-hour tuition fees are fully refunded for courses dropped during the official add/drop period. FIU Law’s entire policy on changes after the add/drop period, including fee liability, can be found in FIU Policy 1360.005 Adding and Dropping of Courses.