The chart below shows an estimated Fall/Spring budget for resident and non-resident Law School students taking 30 hours during 2008 – 2009
| Fall/Spring Budget 2008 – 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resident: | Non-Resident: | |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,998 | $39,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,024 | $1,024 |
| Room and Board | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Travel | $962 | $962 |
| Personal/Misc. | $2866 | $2866 |
| Total | $38,340 | $53,994 |
| Average debt: | $62,399* | |
* This figure represents the average debt of UT Law students after completing all three years of law school, irrespective of residency, who use student loans to finance their law school degrees. Accordingly, the amount for residents would be slightly lower than the figure reported and, for nonresidents, slightly higher. When comparing this figure with those of other law schools, it is important that you verify whether the program calculates average debt using only actual borrowers (as UT does) or using all students, including those who did not receive financial aid.
The Law School financial aid counselors assist with applicants and continuing law students with their financial aid. Counselors are available on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
The new 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for completion starting January 1, 2008 at FAFSA on the Web, even if you have not applied or been admitted to the Law School.
Students applying for financial aid for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 should submit their FAFSA by the March 31 priority deadline to UT Austin using our school code, 003658. Meeting the priority deadline provides qualifying students with maximum eligibility for aid.
Financial aid awards cannot be made until after you have been admitted. Although the Law School has no fixed deadline for financial aid, many of the financial aid programs offered have limited funds and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Scholarships generally fall into the following three categories. Each category has different criteria.
Merit-Only Scholarships: Criteria for selection include standardized test scores, cumulative grade point average, leadership, extracurricular activities, and other performance criteria, i.e., leadership positions in student organizations, etc.
Need, Disadvantage, or Adversity Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded using a variety of factors that include financial need, demonstrated commitment to public service, history of overcoming economic or other disadvantage, overcoming disability, service in the armed forces, exceptional personal talents, and other factors, including test scores and cumulative grade point average.
Merit and Need Scholarships: Criteria for these scholarships include merit criteria and financial need. For academic year 2007–2008, 80 percent of scholarship aid was merit/need-based.
For further information about financial aid, student loans, and scholarships, please visit the Financial Aid Office website.
