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Estimated Student Budget

The cost of a legal education includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses. The Office of Admissions and Student Financial Planning develops student budgets that estimate an individual student's annual projected educational expenses. These budgets govern the total amount of aid (loans or a combination of scholarships and loans) that are available to a student in any given year. Students who have federal loans in their package may not borrow in excess of the approved budget. Many students have found that their expenses are lower than the maximum amount included in the budget. Living on less than the maximum budget allows students to borrow less and reduce overall debt.

Full-Time J.D. and LL.M. in International Law Students

* The Fall/Spring budget for new students is based on a nine-month period living with double occupancy accommodation.  The Summer budget is for currently enrolled students and is based on a three-month period. 

** Current fees include Student Bar Association Fee ($50 per semester), Student Activity Fee ($110 per semester for FT students; $30 in Summer).

*** This figure represents the 2012-2013 estimated annual premium, payable on a per-semester basis in two equal installments in Fall and Spring and resulting in annual coverage. Semester by semester rates and more details about coverage may be obtained through Insurance for Students.

**** New students, whether new first year JD or transfer students, will be assessed a mandatory PMBR Fee estimated at $425 (payable in two equal installments in Fall and Spring of the first year of enrollment) for a three day multi-state bar preparation program. More information on this fee is on the Web site.

***** Loan Origination Fee: This is a fee deducted by the lender before loan is disbursed to Stetson.

Part-Time J.D. Students

* The Fall/Spring budget for new students is based on a nine-month period living with double occupancy accommodation.  The Summer budget is for currently enrolled students and is based on a three-month period.

** Current fees include Student Bar Association Fee ($50 per semester), Student Activity Fee ($100 per semester for PT students; $30 in Summer).

*** This figure represents the 2012-2013 estimated annual premium, payable on a per-semester basis in two equal installments in Fall and Spring and resulting in annual coverage. Semester by semester rates and more details about coverage may be obtained through Insurance for Students.

**** New students, whether new first year JD or transfer students, will be assessed a mandatory PMBR Fee estimated at $425 (payable in two equal installments in Fall and Spring of the first year of enrollment) for a three day multi-state bar preparation program. More information on this fee is on the Web site.

***** Loan Origination Fee: This is a fee deducted by the lender before loan is disbursed to Stetson.