

As a ¼¯ÃÀÂé¶¹Law student, you can apply for financial assistance through a variety of scholarships, loans, stipends, and work-study opportunities. Loan repayment assistance programs also help make your education more affordable.
All applicants are considered for Law School merit scholarships—no additional applications or forms are required.
The information on this site was created to help you move through the process as smoothly as possible.Ìý More information is below. Information on how to apply for federal financial aid at Boston College, deadlines, and any additional forms that may be needed, can be found on the Graduate and Law
$72,380
Tuition Per Year
A ¼¯ÃÀÂé¶¹Law degree provides one of the nation’s best values, with median private practice starting salaries of $215,000+.
88%
Receive Financial Aid
88% of our students received financial assistance and the majority of our incoming students received scholarships in FY 2023.
10/1
FAFSA Submission Begins
Due to recent changes to the federal student aid process, you can now submit your FAFSA as early as October 1.
Tuition payments are due in two equal installments. Fall semester is billed in June and due in August, and spring tuition is billed in November and due in December. The ¼¯ÃÀÂé¶¹ reserve the right to increase tuition and fees and set new fees. Any changes may be made applicable to students already enrolled in the school.
If you withdraw from classes after they begin, the portion of your tuition that can be refunded depends on the date of your withdrawal.
If you would like a paper copy of the total cost of attendance, please contact the Office of Student Services at studentservices@bc.edu.
Expense | Cost per academic year |
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Tuition | $72,380 |
Law Student Association Fee | $325 |
ID Fee (Incoming students) | $50 |
Total | $72,755 |
Expense | Cost per academic year |
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Rent/Utilities | $15,640 |
Meals | $5,635 |
Transportation | $1,800 |
Personal | $2,651 |
Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
Loan Fee (Students Receiving Federal Loans) | $210 |
Total | $27,236 |
Budget for continuing JD law student:Ìý$99,941
Budget for incoming JD law student:Ìý$99,991 (includes $50 ID card fee)
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Student Health InsuranceÌý2025-2026: $1,870 fall/$2,533 spring = $4,403
Students may also view the Cost of Attendance at this link
We consider all admitted students for our merit-based scholarships, which we award based on the information in your admission application. Notification of merit scholarship awards begins by email in February and continues on an ongoing basis throughout the spring.
Applicants seeking federal financial aid will need to complete the for the appropriate year. Students enrolling in the fall 2025 will complete the 2025 - 2026 FAFSA.Ìý The FAFSA is required to receive federal loans, including Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan.
Students will be notified by email if additional information is needed.Ìý Students can also check the status of their application or documents here.
Financial aid is a component of all information sessions geared toward prospective and admitted students. This information includes an overview of the cost of attendance, how to prepare for law school, and a number of internal and external programs and resources that support financing a legal education.Ìý
Individual student loan counseling is also available through the Law School, University Financial Aid, and from third party sources such as . Please contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid to learn more.