MS in Law Tuition & Fees

Tuition and Cost of Attendance

Current tuition is determined by the University and the University of Maryland System Board of Regents. For complete tuition, fees, and total cost of attendance information, please see the university’s financial aid website here. Students typically enroll in 7 or 8 credits each semester, and the program takes 30 credits to complete. 

Student Financial Planning

The Office of Student Affairs at Maryland Carey Law includes a Student Financial Planning Coordinator who assists both prospective and current students with the financial aid process. The Student Financial Planning Coordinator can help students understand the various options available and assist in navigating process.

Marilyn Jones
Office of Student Affairs
Director of Student Financial Planning
mmjones@law.umaryland.edu
410-706-0873

Financial Aid

Students who plan to borrow educational loans in order to attend the MS in Law program must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid. The form becomes available on October 1st each year (for the following academic year) and should be completed as early as possible. The school code requested by the FAFSA is 002104.

Maryland State Employee Assistance Scholarship (MS in Law Only)

Maryland state employees accepted into the University of Maryland Carey School of Law’s Master of Science in Law program may be eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship applicable toward tuition.

To be eligible for this scholarship:

  1. You must be currently employed by one of the Maryland state agencies listed on the link below:

    1. State Agencies and Departments | Maryland.gov

    2. Maryland state employees that receive tuition remission or tuition reimbursement will not be eligible for this scholarship.

  2. Eligibility is limited to individuals who have been admitted to the MS in Law program in 2027 or later.

  3. This scholarship is contingent upon maintaining enrollment in at least 7 credits each semester.

To apply for this scholarship:

  1. Please ask your supervisor or an appropriate HR contact to complete the Employment Verification Form.
    1. Employment Verification Form must be submitted before the start of your first semester.
    2. Please note that forms not sent directly by your supervisor or appropriate HR contact will not be considered valid.
  2. Upon submission, you will receive an email confirming your eligibility for the Maryland State Employee Assistance Scholarship within 1 to 2 weeks.