ADMISSIONS & AID

Tuition & Financial Aid for LLM & Grad Tax

Annual Tuition and Fees | 2024-25

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 LLM in International Transactions and Comparative Law programs pay the Student Bar Association (SBA) fee of $35 per semester for full-time students and $2 per unit for part-time students.

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

	Living in off-campus housing
Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition	$18,040
Fees	$80
Health Insurance Semester rate: Fall 2024 $1,615, Spring 2025 $2,261	$3,876	$3,876
Subtotal of direct costs:	$21,996
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	$18,819
Off-campus meals	$1,800
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$1,718
Transportation	$2,705
Personal expenses	$2,394
Subtotal of indirect costs:	$27,436
Total Cost of Attendance: (Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)	$49,432

Notes:

Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
- LLM in Taxation - $2,255 per unit
- Summer is charged $2,255 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.

LLM ICL and IPTL

LLM in IP and Technology Law (IPTL)
LLM in International Transactions and Comparative Law (ICL)

	Living on campus	Living in off-campus housing
Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition	$53,890	$53,890
Fees	$80	$80
Health Insurance Semester rate: Fall 2024 $1,615, Spring 2025 $2,261	$3,876	$3,876
Housing	$17,510
Subtotal of direct costs:	$75,356	$57,846
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. ***Third year law students will have an allowance of $1,650 which includes California Bar Registration Fee, Application for Moral Character & Fitness, Multi-State Professional Responsibility Exam, Application to take California Bar Exam, and Cal Bar Examination laptop fee. If you would like to request some of the fees prior to third year, please contact the Law Financial Aid Office to inquire on submitting a budget appeal.
Off-campus housing		$18,819
Off-campus food		$1,800
On-campus food	$1,800
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$1,718	$1,718
Transportation	$2,705	$2,705
Personal expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Subtotal of indirect costs:	$8,617	$27,436
Total Cost of Attendance: (Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)	$83,973	$85,282

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 LLM in ICL, LLM in IPTL- $26,945 per semester
- Part-time LLM in ICL- $2,155 per unit
- Part-time LLM in IPTL- $2,155 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 and LLM IPTL students follow the same Cost Of Attendance budget for either On or Off-Campus.

Masters of Legal Studies in Taxation

	Living in off-campus housing
Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition	$10,890
Fees	$80
Health Insurance Semester rate: Fall 2024 $1,615, Spring 2025 $2,261	$3,876	$3,876
Subtotal of direct costs:	$14,846
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	$18,819
Off-campus meals	$1,800
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$1,718
Transportation	$2,705
Personal expenses	$2,394
Subtotal of indirect costs:	$27,436
Total Cost of Attendance: (Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)	$42,282

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 $1,815, per unit
- Summer tuition is charged $1,815 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.

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.
Global Student Loan Corporation is an educational loan program for international students.
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.

Specific Organizations Providing Grants or Scholarships

American Association of University Women Educational Foundation Fellowships and Grants lists International Fellowships that are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.
Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program provides “micro-grants” for students interested in international law, human rights, humanitarian affairs, and other similar areas.
Edmund S. Muskie and Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Programs The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program brings emerging leaders in key professional fields from Eurasia to the United States for one to two years of graduate study at institutions across the United States. Check the website for updated deadlines.
Fondo Per Studenti Italiani (The Italian Student Loan Fund) offers financial aid to Italian university graduates, who wish to attend a post-graduate course (Master or Ph.D.) in the United States. Please check the website for specific eligibility requirements and updated deadlines.
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to individuals from IFP countries (check the listing on website). Check the website for application instructions and deadlines when new applicants are being accepted.
Fulbright Foundation, Institute for International Education allows foreign students to apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Educations (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States. Check the website for specific deadlines.
International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of grants and scholarships to women graduates for post-graduate study. Check national headquarters for specific deadlines.
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) offers scholarships to women who are nationals of a developing country. More specific criteria are listed on the website. Check the website for a specific deadline.
Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. Grants, scholarships, and fellowships are awarded throughout the year. Deadlines vary.
Organization of American States (OAS); Education Portal of the Americas offers financial assistance to citizens of OAS member states. Leos S. Rowe Pan American Fund is an educational loan program of the OAS. They grant interest-free loans (up to $15,000) to citizens from Latin American and Caribbean countries to finance their studies in accredited universities in the US. OAS Website; Education Portal of the Americas.
P.E.O. International, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. Please check the website for specific eligibility requirements.
Rotary International sponsors academic year scholarships. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country. Deadlines vary.
World Wide Studies (for students from Ukraine) awards grants to Ukrainian students to get Master’s degrees.