Tuition & Costs
Tuition and Estimated Costs for 2023-24
The following tables show the estimated costs for full-time and part-time students at Scalia Law School for the 2023-24 academic year. These estimates are used in determining financial aid packages for law students. As estimates, these figures may vary slightly from the actual costs. Note that these figures are subject to change at any time.
| Full TIME | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Tuition per year | $24,136 | $139,984 |
| Student Fee per year | $2,814 | $2,814 |
| Total Tuition & Fees per year | $26,950 | $42,798 |
| Estimated additional costs (Cost of Attendance)** | $35,246 | $35,246 |
| Total estimated cost | $62,196 | $78,044 |
| **Includes room and board, transportation, personal expenses, loan fees, and books. Cost will vary depending upon student’s living arrangement. |
| PART TIME | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Tuition per credit hour | $862.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Student fee per credit hour | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Total tuition & fees per year | $20,212.50 | $32,098.50 |
| Estimated additional costs (Cost of Attendance)* | $35,246 | $35,246 |
| Total estimated cost | $55,458.50 | $67,344.50 |
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* Based on 21 FLEX-JD credit hours in the first year. **Includes room and board, transportation, personal expenses, loan fees, and books. Cost will vary depending upon student’s living arrangement. *** Juris Master (JM) Degree Program is only available Part Time. |
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Information about tuition and fee structures, paying your bill, setting up a payment plan, and more are handled by the Student Accounts Office.
To apply for in-state tuition, please complete and submit the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates.
Note: Most questions about in-state classification can be answered through Domicile Appeals, which is found within the Office of the University Registrar. This office reviews applications to reclassify an out-of-state student to in-state status, they handle most procedural questions and they provide other services associated with student status classification for tuition purposes.
Student Loans
George Mason University’s Office of Student Financial Aid, located at the Fairfax Campus, provides a variety of services to assist students in financing their education. George Mason University participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program.
Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year as soon as possible after January 1. To receive priority consideration for available, applicable funds, the FAFSA must be received by the federal processor on or before March 1. Types of financial aid available include Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study.
Students who have questions about financial aid may visit the website of the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Contact Financial Aid Form
Email: glfinaid@gmu.edu
Phone: (703) 993-2000
The mailing address for the Office of Student Financial Aid is:
Office of Student Financial Aid, MS 3B5
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
703-993-2353
The Office of Student Financial Aid is located at the Fairfax Campus, in the Student Union Building (SUB) 1, on the first floor in suite 1100. They schedule visits to the Arlington Campus during the first weeks of each semester.
Mason’s Title IV school code is 003749.
Student Scholarship
The law school continually seeks to develop new sources of non-loan funds to help defray the cost of legal education. Merit-based scholarships are available to JM students.
All applications received will automatically be considered for a standard scholarship, without the need for an additional scholarship application or statement.
Please note: scholarship and fellowship awards will be posted to student accounts and appear on Patriot Web after students are registered for fall classes in late July or early August
If You Have Questions About…
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Graduate Admissions
Antonin Scalia Law School
3301 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Phone: (703) 993-8637
Fax: (703) 993-8088
lawgradm@gmu.edu
Financial Aid
Office of Student Financial Aid
4400 University Drive, MS 3B5
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 993-2353
Fax: (703) 993-2000
Contact Financial Aid