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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$1,550
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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
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$230
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|
$85
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TOTAL
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$2,280
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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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$240
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$240
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Insurance
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$130
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$130
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TOTAL
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$370
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$370
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Personal Expenses |
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Laundry/Dry Cleaning
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$50
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$50
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Non-Utility Bills
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$50
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$50
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| Health Insurance* |
$1,7841
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$1,7841
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Entertainment
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$100
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$50
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Cable
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$80
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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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$350
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$220
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Non-Refundable Student Service Fee2
| Fall/Spring | $200 |
| SCALE I and II |
$250 |
| Summer |
$50 |
Graduating students receive an additional budget allowance of $1,375 for Bar Exam Fees.
Parking charges per term: Day/Pleas $230; Evening $70; Scale $105-$205. All students pay $35 for
parking during the summer term.
*These mandatory expenses are based on 2012-2013 charges and are subject to change for 2013-2014.
Note1: All first-year SCALE students are charged $1,987.
Note2: Student Service Fees for 1 term attendance is explained in the Student Handbook.
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.
