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Financing Your Law Degree

MSU Law students finance their education with a variety of resources -- personal savings and family assistance, scholarships, employment, and student loans. All of this can be overwhelming, so our goal is to do whatever we can to make the process easier for – and on – you.

Our Law School Financial Guide is also a great resource for learning about the financial aid process.

We’re here to help with whatever questions you have. Please call the Law College’s Office of Admissions at (517) 432-0222 to schedule an in-person or phone consultation with us. You can also email questions to ofalaw@msu.edu anytime.

Budgets, Tuition & Related Expenses

2024-2025 Fall/Spring Law Budget

Michigan Student Out-of-State Student
Tuition $42,682  $47,424
Other Educational Costs $2,000 $2,000
Fees & Taxes $388 $388
Food & Housing $18,536 $18,536
Books & Supplies $3,072 $3,072
Personal & Misc. $3,838 $3,838
Travel $1,358 $2,558
Total Budget $71,874 $77,816

*1L students  will have $200 for the RWA lab split evenly between fall and spring semesters.
**3L students will have $776 for the bar exam fee split evenly between fall and spring semesters.

2024-2025 Summer Law Budget

Michigan Student Out-of-State Student
Tuition $8,400 $9,330
Fees & Taxes $34 $34
Food & Housing $6,179 $6,179
Books & Supplies $451 $451
Personal & Misc. $1,280 $1,280
Travel $329 $329
Total Budget $16,673 $17,603