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

2026-27 Fall/Spring Law Budget

	Michigan Student	Out-of-State Student
Tuition	$44,220	$48,962
Other Educational Costs	$2,000	$2,000
Fees & Taxes	$390	$390
Food & Housing	$19,688	$19,688
Books & Supplies	$3,162	$3,162
Personal & Misc.	$3,930	$3,930
Travel	$1,300	$2,600
Total Budget	$74,690	$80,732

*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.

2026-27 Summer Law Budget

	Michigan Student	Out-of-State Student
Tuition	$8,400	$9,330
Fees & Taxes	$19	$19
Food & Housing	$6,563	$6,563
Books & Supplies	$465	$465
Personal & Misc.	$1,310	$1,310
Travel	$436	$866
Total Budget	$17,193	$18,553

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2026-27 Fall/Spring Law Budget

2026-27 Summer Law Budget

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