Juris Doctor JD - Incoming Students

Applicants needing federal and institutional financial assistance to help with the cost of attending a school or program at UMB must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Please note:

  • Students must complete a FAFSA for every academic year they wish to receive assistance.
  • USFA strongly encourages completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov no later than March 1st for priority consideration. UMB School Code: 002104.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academ ic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment (Day or Evening) and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resid t). Tuition is a flat rate for 1st year students in the Day program (1st and 2nd years for the Evening program).

Applicants are awarded 100% of the Cost of Attendance with assistance from federal and institutional resources. Scholarships are awarded by the Carey School of Law Office of Admissions (admissions@law.umaryland.edu).

Day Students

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $34,987 $51,643
Mandatory Fees $2,012 $2,012
Books $1,725 $1,725
Computer Fee $2,000 $2,000
Health Insurance $4,692 $4,692
Living Expenses* $20,250 $20,250
Malpractice $112 $112
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $1,901 $2,615
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $69,679 $88,249

Evening Students

Budget Item Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $22,968 $33,810
Mandatory Fees $1,996 $1,996
Books $690 $690
Computer Fee $2,000 $2,000
Health Insurance $0 $0
Living Expenses* $20,250 $20,250
Malpractice $0 $0
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $1,223 $1,706
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $51,127 $63,652

*Living expenses are based on off-campus housing which includes University Suites at Fayette Square. This is based on the standard 9 months.

Sample Financial Aid Award

Blurb about what this is and stipulations that come with this. 

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

For additional questions regarding the financial aid process, please email University Student Financial Assistance aidtalk@umaryland.edu.