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Financial Information

Most students find that the cost of a graduate legal education at Indiana Law is considerably less than comparable programs at private universities or public universities in large, metropolitan areas. U.S. immigration regulations require applicants to demonstrate that they will have sufficient funds to cover expenses for a 12-month period. Instructions for providing financial documentation can be found at the bottom of the page.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

All accepted applicants are automatically considered for fellowships and scholarships; because our tuition rates are already lower than most, past scholarships have ranged from $1,000 to 25 percent of tuition. Funds from third-party sources are also available. The following third-party sources have supported Indiana Law graduate students in the past:

• Open Society Institute
• Fulbright Commission
• Ford Foundation
• Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program

Other helpful sources of information are:

• The Office of International Admissions, which provides an International Student Financial Documentation worksheet that can help you to organize your materials and figure out what you need to provide.
• The Office of International Services which lists additional financial support resources.
• EducationUSA, which offers basic information about studying abroad in the United States.
• Indiana University’s GradGrants Center, which provides specific information about grants and scholarships available to graduate students at IU.
• Rotary International, which sponsors Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarships (select the "Club Locator" on the menu bar at the top of the page to apply through your local club).
• Foundation Center, which has a free, online tutorial for students seeking scholarships and fellowships in the United States.
• The Inter-American Foundation funds fellowships for students from Latin America and the Caribbean who have a specific interest in the issues of poverty and development
• The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarships (IPS) Fund provides scholarships for international women students pursuing graduate studies in the United States and Canada.
• International students who are interested in internships at law firms can learn more through the American Bar Association’s International Legal Exchange Program (ILEX).

The Institute for International Education (IIE) Web site is a clearinghouse for information on a large number of scholarships and fellowships available to non-U.S. students.

Costs

Graduate Degree Programs Entering Law Budget for 2012-2013 (non-resident)

	LLM	MCL	SJD	PhD in Law & Social Science
Tuition and Mandatory Fees	$39,679 (Tuition= $1,593 per credit)	$33,307	$49,237	$18,331
Room and Board*	$12,177	$12,177	$12,177	$12,177
Health Insurance	$1,079	$1,079	$1,079	$1,079
Miscellaneous Expenses	$2,105	$2,105	$2,105	$2,105
Total for 12 months**	$55,040	$48,668	$64,598 ***	$33,692

* Off-campus shared apartment

** Students or their sponsors must provide evidence that this amount is available to meet expenses. Proof of funds usually includes bank statements or scholarship letters. Funds should be liquid. All documents should be current; documents older than one year from the time of the student’s intended enrollment cannot be accepted.

*** Estimate covers first year of program only and is based on enrollment in 30 credit hours over two semesters.

The Office of the Bursar maintains the current fee schedule.

 

Financial Documentation Worksheet

Financial documentation is only required of admitted international applicants, and is not a factor in admissions decisions. To avoid delays in receiving the supporting documents for your visa (I-20 or DS-2019), we recommend that you submit the financial documentation during the application process or immediately after you are admitted.

1. Save or Print the International Student Financial Documentation Form.
2. Complete the form, including sponsor signatures (if needed).
3. Return the form, and required bank or sponsor statements using the following process:
   -Log into iStart, which will be explained in your admission letter.
   -On left navigation bar, click “Admission”
   -When menu drops down, click “Graduate Application Checklist”
   -In the center of the page under “ITEMS REQUIRED FOR VISA DOCUMENT”, click “Financial Documentation: Graduate Applicant”.
   -Fill out form appropriately then click “Submit Request”.