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ADMISSIONS & AID

Tuition & Financial Aid for LLM & Grad Tax

Annual Tuition and Fees | 2026-27

There are no fees for students enrolled in the LLM in Taxation and Master of Legal Studies in Taxation programs. Students in the LLM in IP and Technology Law and Master of Laws programs pay the Student Bar Association (SBA) fee of $50 per semester.

The Board of Trustees of the University of San Francisco reserves the right to change tuition, fees, and other charges at any time without notice. You may find information about the university refund policy here. If withdrawing from school, forfeiture of all non-refundable admission deposits will be assessed for new first-year students. The final date to receive a refund is listed on the academic calendar.

LLM in Taxation

Off-campus Costs

	Living Off-Campus
Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Estimated Tuition	$18,920
Fees	$80
Health Insurance	$4,585
Subtotal of direct costs:	$23,585
Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs. For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.
Off-campus housing	$19,890
Off-campus food	$3,698
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$1,834
Transportation	$2,860
Personal expenses	$2,530
Subtotal of indirect costs:	$30,812
Total Cost of Attendance: (Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)	$54,397

Notes:

Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.

LLM in Taxation - $2,365 per unit

Fees include:

$40 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $80. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

As required by law, USF determines and publishes Cost of Attendance in compliance with Section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1087ll).

Master of Laws and IPTL LLM

Off-campus Costs

	Living Off-Campus
Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Estimated Tuition	$54,430
Fees	$80
Health Insurance	$4,585
Subtotal of direct costs:	$59,095
Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs. For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.
Off-campus housing	$19,890
Off-campus food	$3,698
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$1,834
Transportation	$2,860
Personal expenses	$2,530
Subtotal of indirect costs:	$30,812
Total Cost of Attendance: (Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)	$89,907

On Campus Costs

	Living on campus
Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Estimated Tuition	$54,430
Fees	$80
Health Insurance	$4,585
Housing	$18,670
Subtotal of direct costs:	$77,765
Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs. For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.
Food	$3,698
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$1,834
Transportation	$2,860
Personal expenses	$2,530
Subtotal of indirect costs:	$10,922
Total Cost of Attendance: (Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)	$88,687

Notes:

Meal plan is not required for law students living in St. Anne Housing.

Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per semester for full-time, and per unit for part-time.

Full-time - $27,215 per semester
Part-time - $2,175 per unit

Fees include:

$40 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $80. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

Eligible LLM ICL students follow the same Cost Of Attendance budget for either On or Off - Campus.

As required by law, USF determines and publishes Cost of Attendance in compliance with Section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1087ll).

Taxation, MLST

Off-campus Costs

	Living Off-Campus
Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Estimated Tuition	$11,430
Fees	$80
Health Insurance	$4,585
Subtotal of direct costs:	$16,095
Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs. For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.
Off-campus housing	$19,890
Off-campus food	$3,698
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$1,834
Transportation	$2,860
Personal expenses	$2,530
Subtotal of indirect costs:	$30,812
Total Cost of Attendance: (Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)	$46,907

Notes:

Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.

Master of Legal Studies in Taxation - $1,905, per unit

Fees include:

$40 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $80. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

As required by law, USF determines and publishes Cost of Attendance in compliance with Section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1087ll).

Financial Aid

Financial aid may be offered to international applicants demonstrating financial need and outstanding academic achievement. Since funds are limited, it is to the scholarship applicant's advantage to submit their completed application with supporting materials as early as possible.

In addition, Discover offers private loans to international students, who are neither citizens nor permanent residents if they have a credit-worthy US citizen as a co-signor. See Discover's website or call 1(877)728-3030.

U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents needing financial aid may submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Such students may qualify for an Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan of up to $20,500. Additional federal aid is available through the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan, a credit-based loan offered through the federal government. Additional information on financial aid for U.S. citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents is available by visiting the USF School of Law's Financial Aid page.

External Sources Of Financial Aid For International Students

Please be advised that this list is based on the most current data available and may be subject to change. Please consult the direct websites for the most updated information.

Searchable Library and General Financial Aid Web Resources

eduPASS is an online guide and resource which includes listings of loans and scholarship information.
Foundation Center is a guide and free online tutorial for international students seeking scholarships to study in the US.
International Scholarships is a searchable database of specific scholarships and loans.
International Student Organization of America (ISOA) has an extensive list of grants and scholarships through various organizations.

For further, more country/region-specific information please contact us.