JD Program Costs
2026-2027 Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Expenses
1L & 2L Years
| In-State, Off-Campus | Out-of-State, Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees* | $21,858 | $42,396 |
| Books and Course Materials | $5,580 | $5,580 |
| Transportation | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Living Expenses | $18,090 | $18,090 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,593 | $2,593 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $87 | $87 |
| Estimated Total Budget | $49,908 | $70,446 |
3L Year
| In-State, Off-Campus | Out-of-State, Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees* | $21,858 | $42,396 |
| Books and Course Materials | $5,580 | $5,580 |
| Transportation | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Living Expenses | $18,090 | $18,090 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,593 | $2,593 |
| Licensure** | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $87 | $87 |
| Estimated Total Budget | $51,034 | $71,572 |
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The majority of our law students receive some type of financial aid to help finance their education. If you will be seeking financial assistance through financial aid resources while completing your law school studies, please keep the following important information and dates in mind:
- Merit-Based Scholarships: The Law School Admissions Office awards these scholarships. Admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarships, however, applicants may receive an interview request prior to receiving a scholarship.
- Need-Based Grants: The electronic 2024/2025 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) results must be on file in order to be considered for need-based grants.
Financing Your Legal Education
UF Law’s JD program is proud to be one of the best values in legal education and offers one of the best JD salary-to-debt ratios of any law school in the country. Though a degree from UF Law provides an extraordinary return on investment, learning the methods of funding your legal education and gaining financial literacy are important steps to becoming a successful lawyer.
Residency
A student’s official residency determination will set which of the above tuition and fees rate applies. All incoming JD students, including students who are not claiming Florida residency, must complete the online Residency Declaration. An email from the university admissions office with instructions for how to set up a MyAdmissions account will be sent approximately one week after applying to UF Law. The MyAdmissions portal is where you will upload your residency documentation. This submission may be made before an applicant has been notified of admission. This process may be lengthy, and it is advised that an applicant submit documentation as early as possible in the process to avoid any uncertainty regarding the tuition and fees rate that will apply. Applicants are considered independents for purposes of residency determination.
If you do not submit the Residency Declaration and/or supporting documentation required for UF Graduate Admissions to make a residency determination, your tuition charge will default to the non-Florida resident rate.
The law school does not have jurisdiction over residency matters. All residency decisions are made by the university’s Graduate Admissions Office in accordance with Florida Statute 1009.21. Also please note that a request for further information related to residency is not uncommon. Graduate Admissions will communicate through the MyAdmissions portal and/or email reminders if additional information is needed to determine your residency. Documentation may be submitted through the MyAdmissions portal.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact UF Graduate Admissions at (352) 392-1365.
Methods of Financing Your Legal Education
Institutional Scholarships
UF Law Admissions offers merit-based scholarships to incoming JD applicants. After an applicant is admitted to the law school, consideration for scholarship funding occurs, typically between January and April of the application cycle. To be best positioned for scholarship consideration, an applicant should apply before the JD priority deadline. Binding Decision applicants are considered identically to Regular Decision applicants for institutional scholarships. Transfer applicants are not eligible for institutional scholarships. Please refer to the scholarship policy linked in your award email for specific information regarding your award.
External Scholarships
External scholarships may be available from third-party entities. Please note that applicants must notify the law school’s Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships if they are awarded an external scholarship so that their financial aid package may be appropriately adjusted to accommodate the external scholarship funding. AccessLex maintains an extensive databank of external scholarships for law students that may be helpful to applicants.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarships (FBFS)
High-achieving Florida high school graduates may have secured scholarship funding via the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. An FAS or FMS scholarship recipient who graduates with a baccalaureate degree in seven or fewer semesters or in 105 semester hours or fewer may receive funding for one semester of graduate study (including law school), not to exceed 15 credit hours paid at the undergraduate rate. Graduate school funding must be used within the applicable scholarship length. For more information and to check your FBFS eligibility, please log in to your account on the FBFS website or contact the Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, at 888-827-2004 or osfa@fldoe.org.
Federal Loans
Eligible students enrolling in the JD program for the first time as a 1L after July 1, 2026, will be offered a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan as part of their financial aid package. Eligibility does not depend on financial need or parental financial information. All law school applicants are considered financial independents for financial aid purposes.
- This loan is capped at $50,000 for JD students each academic year. Given UF Law’s Cost of Attendance for Florida residents falls below this number, the entirety of a Florida resident’s legal education could be funded via this loan alone.
- Eligibility may be impacted by prior borrowing history.
- To be considered for federal loans, a FAFSA must be submitted to UF (code 001535).
- More information about current interest rates and loan origination fees may be found here.
Private Loans
UF Law recommends exhausting federal loan eligibility first then turning to private loans, should the Cost of Attendance minus all other aid leave a balance. The University of Florida does not recommend specific private lenders or assist students with the private lender application process. The University of Florida will certify private loans from any eligible lender. More information about private loans may be found here.
Florida Prepaid Plan (FLPP)
Remaining FLPP funds not utilized for a student’s undergraduate education may be utilized toward law school tuition and fees. Please review the instructions provided on the Florida Prepaid College Program webpage to have FLPP funding sent to UF. For additional information about FLPP, please visit this webpage or call 1-800-552-4723.
Veteran Funding
Veterans seeking to utilize military benefits to finance their legal education should visit the Office of Student Veeran Services webpage. Veterans who are Florida non-residents may apply for a waiver of out-of-state tuition and fees; if granted, their Cost of Attendance is reduced to that of a Florida resident.
Financial Aid Resources
UF Law has partnered with AccessLex Institute to bring its incoming and current students and recent graduates a free personal finance education program for UF Law students. Because UF Law is an AccessLex MAX institution, after registering with their UF Law email address, incoming and current students and recent graduates have access to:
- finance lessons, webinars, and workshops;
- one-on-one financial counseling sessions with MAX Accredited Financial Counselors; and
- eligibility for MAX scholarship drawings, entries to which may be earned by completing qualifying online lesson modules.
Each spring, the Office of Admissions holds a Financial Aid 101 webinar to educate prospective students about financing their legal education and the specific process and timeline for obtaining financial aid at UF Law. You may wish to join our email list to receive an invitation.
Contact Information
- Prospective students and incoming 1L students with scholarship questions or general financial aid questions should contact the Office of Admissions or 352-273-0890.