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Ave Maria School of Law is committed to helping all students find the financial resources necessary to succeed in law school. Student loans and institutional scholarships are available to help students toward that goal.
The Admission Office at AMSL awards all institutional scholarships to eligible entering students. The admission application serves as the student’s application for institutional scholarships, which are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, undergraduate coursework, and Law School Admission Test scores.
All eligible students may apply for federal student loans, but must first complete the FAFSA online at https://studentaid.gov/
Cost of Attendance 2026-2027
The cost of attendance at Ave Maria School of Law is based on the amount needed to meet direct institutional costs and provide a moderate allowance for living expenses for the nine-month academic year. Individual living and personal expenses may vary and costs in excess of established allowances will have to be met from other sources.
It should also be noted that the cost of attendance is related to your status as a student and cannot be increased to accommodate financial obligations beyond that status.
| Tuition for 2026-2027 for Entering 1L Students | $50,900 |
| Fees for 2026-2027 for Entering 1L Students | $2,850 |
| Tuition (per credit hour) for Entering 1L Students in Summer 2026 | $2475 |
| Fees for Entering 1L Students in Summer 2026 | $788 |
| Other Expenses for 2026-2027 | |
| Housing and Food | $22,950 |
| Books | $1,700 |
| Transportation | $1,890 |
| Personal | $4,725 |
| Average Loan Fees | $1,500 |
| Expenses Total | $32,765 |
| Total Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027 | $86,515 |
Refund Policies
Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule
Full Refund: Withdrawal before the first day of the semester
Full Refund of Tuition and Fees less $150: Withdrawal before the end of the first week of the semester
75% Refund of Tuition only: Withdrawal before the end of the second week of the semester
50% Refund of Tuition only: Withdrawal before the end of the third week of the semester
25% Refund of Tuition only: Withdrawal before the end of the fourth week of the semester
No Refund of Tuition or Fees: Withdrawal after the fourth week of the semester