Tuition & Financial Aid

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.

By the Numbers

$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.

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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 & Cost of Attendance, 2025–2026

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.

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ExpenseCost per academic year

Tuition

$72,380

Law Student Association Fee

$325

ID Fee (Incoming students)

$50
Total $72,755

Scholarships, Loans, & Student Employment

Scholarships

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.

Applying for Federal Loans

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 can file their FAFSA as early as October 1. Our school code is 002128.

  • Students will receive a SAR (Student Aid Report) after they have filed their FAFSA. Students should review their SAR for accuracy and to see if they have been selected for Federal Verification. If you are selected for verification, additional information will be requested from you.Ìý

    Please note that you should not complete the Graduate and Law Verification Form if your FAFSA was not selected for federal verification.

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.

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