Course of Study Requirement

The Law School does not bill on a per credit basis but rather by course of study. There are two course of study options part-time and full-time. To graduate, students must pay either 3 years of full-time tuition or 4 years of part-time tuition. Due to the course of study requirements all students that switch from part-time to full-time will be charged the difference in tuition between part-time and full-time for all semesters they were charged a part-time rate. The new rate and adjustment will be billed and must be paid by the due date of the first semester the switch is active. If the student switches after the due date, the student is given a two week grace period.

Status Change

Part-Time to Full-Time
Students that switch from part-time to full-time will be charged the difference between part-time and full-time for all terms they were part-time. This will make the student current with the course of study requirement.

Full-Time to Part-Time
Students that switch from full-time to part-time will not be refunded the difference between full-time and part-time but will have the credit balance held and applied toward future semesters. Any credit balance remaining on the student’s account once the course of study requirement is met will be refunded.

Withdrawal or Leave of Absence

Students who officially withdraw or are granted a leave of absence from the Law School after registration but prior to the first day of the semester are entitled to receive a full refund of tuition paid for that semester. Students who withdraw from the Law School or take leave on or after the first day of the semester are allowed refunds of tuition in accordance with the following guidelines:

• If a student is required to withdraw or take a leave of absence on or after the first day of the semester, but on or before the date on which 60% (usually 45 class days) of the semester has been completed, a pro rata refund will be calculated, based on the percentage of the semester which was completed.
  
  
• If a student withdraws after 60% of the enrollment period has elapsed, no portion of tuition paid for that semester will be refunded.
  
  
• If a student is required to withdraw or take a leave of absence because of active duty in the armed forces and under such circumstances that no credit for the term will be given, the student shall be refunded the entire tuition for that term.
  
  
• No refunds of tuition will be granted if a student decides to withdraw from one or more courses, but not all, courses during a semester.
  
  
• In no case will tuition be refunded or reduced because of absence from classes.
  
  
• Law school fees and, in the case of entering students, the seat and merit scholarship deposits are not refundable. The tuition down payment made by entering students is forfeited in accordance with the terms set forth in the student's application.