2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is based on residency and the flat-rate tuition charges for students enrolled in 12-14 credits per semester. Students enrolled part-time will have their COA adjusted based on the per credit tuition rate. 

Budget Item 

Resident & Non-Resident

Tuition

$31,974

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,827

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,725

Living Expenses

$26,550

Transportation

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$2,364

Total

$71,440

*Includes Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee (if applicable), Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the LLM program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance with federal loans and any merit scholarships awarded by the Carey School of Law. 

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid