The Budget and Expenses - Cost of Attendance chart below is used to determine financial need and is designed to provide students with a modest but realistic standard of living; it reflects the average education-related costs of attending Southwestern.
Extra costs that students with disabilities may
incur while pursuing legal studies are considered when determining
financial need. Federal and state programs may provide additional
resources.
If your living expenses exceed the average living expenses, you should consider completing the Budget Increase Application (PDF). This may allow you to increase your overall budget and change your financial aid eligibility.
Also available in a printable version (PDF)
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Off Campus - House
or Apartment
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Off Campus - Commuting
from Relative's Home
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Monthly |
Semester |
Monthly |
Semester |
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Room and Board |
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Rent
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$1,500
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$275
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Food
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$500
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|
$375
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Utilities
|
$180
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|
$85
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TOTAL
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$2,180
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$735
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Books and Supplies |
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Traditional Day
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$625
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$625
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Evening & PLEAS
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$400
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$400
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SCALE
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$937.50
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$937.50
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| LL.M. Full-time |
$500 | $500 | ||
| LL.M. Part-time |
$400 | $400 | ||
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Transportation |
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Gas & Oil
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$180
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$180
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Insurance
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$130
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$130
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TOTAL
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$310
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$310
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Personal Expenses |
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Laundry
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$30
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$30
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Dry Cleaning
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$21
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$21
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Non-Utility Bills
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$50
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$50
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| Health Insurance |
$1,601
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$1,601
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Entertainment
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$150
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$100
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Cable
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$30
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$0
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Cell Phone
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$70
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$70
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TOTAL
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$351
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$271
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Student Parking |
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Day/PLEAS
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$230
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$230
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Evening
|
|
$70
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$70
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SCALE
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$105-205
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$105-205
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Summer
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$35
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$35
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Note1: All first-year SCALE students receive a health insurance allowance of $1,782. These are mandatory expenses.
Note2: First-year students receive an additional budget allowance of $1,500 for computer purchase.
Note3: Graduating students receive an additional budget allowance of $1,375 for Bar Exam Fees.
Extra costs that students with disabilities may incur while pursuing their legal studies are considered when determining financial need. Federal and state programs may provide additional resources.
If your living expenses exceed the average living expenses, you should consider completing the Budget Increase Application. This may allow you to increase your overall budget and increase your aid eligibility.
