Cost of Attendance, Tuition, and Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Our tuition is designed to be one of the most competitive among ABA Law Schools. The cost of attendance for an Online Graduate Program student includes the direct cost of tuition and fees, as well as indirect costs, such as books, a modest living allowance, transportation and personal expenses.
The 2024-25 rate for the 30-credit Master of Science program is $1,591/credit. Tuition rates are set annually by the School’s Board of Trustees.
Albany Law School offers a generous scholarship program for all Online Master of Science (M.S.) candidates. 100% of enrolled students receive scholarship awards up to $360 per credit. Contact graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu for details or call (518) 445-2365.
The 2024-25 rate for the 24-credit Master of Laws program is $2,011/credit. Tuition rates are set annually by the School’s Board of Trustees.
Albany Law School offers a generous scholarship program for all Online Master of Laws (LL.M.) candidates. 100% of enrolled students receive scholarship awards up to $460 per credit. Contact graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu for details or call (518) 445-2365.
The 2024-25 rate for new students entering into the 9-credit Advanced Certificate program is $1,591/credit. Tuition rates are set annually by the School’s Board of Trustees.
Albany Law School offers a generous scholarship program for Online Advanced Certificate candidates. Students receive scholarship awards up to $360 per credit. Contact graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu for details or call (518) 445-2365.
The Cost of Attendance can be determined by adding the following:
- Tuition: Billed on a per-credit basis
- Fees and Living Expenses
The list below is an estimate of non-tuition expenses over a twelve-month period for students pursuing an academic program. Individual Expenses vary by student and are not billed by the school.
| Fees (Billed by school) | |
|---|---|
| SBA Activity Fee | $200 |
| Registration Fee | $40 |
| Living Expenses (Not billed by school) | |
|---|---|
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials and Equipment | $270 |
| Housing | $14,400 |
| Food | $3,612 |
| Personal | $1,884 |
| Loan Fees | $216 |
Financing Your Education
Financial aid and federal student loans are available for eligible students. Contact finaid@albanylaw.edu for more information.
Contact busoffice@albanylaw.edu for information on employer reimbursement and payment plan options. Albany Law School welcomes educational benefits partnerships with employers.
If you are employed by or a member of one of our preferred partners—CDPHP, National Grid, Capital Region Human Resources Association, or the Capital Region Chamber—you may be eligible for a significant tuition discount. To learn more about how you can take advantage of this opportunity, please reach out to an admissions counselor at graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu.
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You work when you can. The courses are organized well and allow you to control your own schedule. It provided great value for me and my firm.
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Accreditation
Albany Law School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the American Bar Association (which accredits only J.D. programs).
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