Tuition and Scholarships

Attending law school is a decision to commit time and resources toward a career. Chase understands that even with the region's lowest in-state tuition and one of the lowest out-of-state tuitions, some students will need financial assistance. Chase is committed to assisting students who are likely to excel in studies to become a lawyer or who will contribute to the diversity of the profession.

2025-2026 Tuition Rates

Per semester, a commuter meal plan fee of $75, a student organization fee of $35, a Campus Recreation Fee of $16/credit hour up to 12 hours (max. $192), and a $200 Professional Development fee are separate charges not included in the tuition figures. Parking fees and any required course fees are not included in the rates.

The full-time rates are for students taking 13-16 credit hours per semester. For students taking more than 16 credits (max 18), add the per hour rate to the full-time rate for the appropriate number of hours taken.

*Attention Joint Degree Students: Please review the Matriculated Tuition Policy which addresses the tuition rates that will be charged if a student is enrolled in both graduate and law school courses.

2025-2026 Total Cost of Attendence

The Office of Student Financial Assistance must establish an annual cost of attendance (COA). The COA is reflective of the student budget which includes: tuition; room and board; books; transportation; and miscellaneous expenses. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance (859.572.5143) if you have any questions regarding your student budget.

Listed below is the Cost of Attendance breakdown for living off-campus or on-campus.

LIVING OFF-CAMPUS

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Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes

Kentucky residency for tuition purposes is governed by Kentucky regulations. The determination of residency status is made by the institution during the admission process, and is based on information available in the admission records.

Scholarship Information and Policy

The College of Law awards scholarships ranging from $3,000 to full-tuition. By applying to the College of Law, candidates are automatically reviewed for scholarship assistance based on the information provided in the Application for Admission, which means applicants do not have to complete a separate application for scholarship consideration.

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and the College of Law considers candidates who demonstrate a high potential to make a positive contribution to the law school and legal community. Information considered could include an evaluation of prior academic performance, standardized testing information, demonstrated leadership or professional achievements, and commitment to community service.

SCHOLARSHIP POLICY

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Incoming Student Scholarships

An “Incoming Student Scholarship” is a scholarship awarded through the College of Law’s Office of Admissions. The details of the award amount will be stated in the scholarship award letter.

Summer Sessions

Scholarship awards may not be applied to summer coursework unless the scholarship award letter specifically provides otherwise.

Change in Residency Status

In the event a change in a student’s residency status results in a reduction of the tuition charges, the student’s scholarship award will be reduced accordingly.

Division Transfer Requests and Leaves of Absence

A student who petitions for a division transfer or a leave of absence must meet with the Director of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to discuss the petition and the effect of the granting of the student’s petition on his or her scholarship. In the event that the student’s petition is granted, the student’s scholarship will be reviewed and the amount of the scholarship may be reduced.

Increase or Decrease in Credit Hours

Full-time students must attempt a total of 30 credit-hours in the first year and maintain full-time status thereafter, taking between 12-16 credit-hours per semester.

Part-time students must attempt between 15-22 credit-hours in the first year and maintain a regular part-time load thereafter, taking between 6-11 credit-hours per semester.

Any student petitioning to increase or decrease the credit-hour requirements must receive approval from the Director of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. If the student’s petition is granted, the student’s scholarship will be reviewed and the amount of the scholarship may be reduced.

Any student taking more than 16 credit-hours in a semester will be required to pay the additional per credit hour fee. Scholarship funds may not be used to pay for overload credits.

Full-tuition Awards

A full-tuition scholarship is the amount required to cover tuition for the 90 credit-hours of study. It is assumed that the full-time student will take approximately 15 credit-hours per semester for 6 semesters and will not take classes in the summer. It is assumed that the part-time, evening student will take approximately 6-11 credit-hours per semester, including 3 summer semesters. Therefore, the following guidelines apply to students receiving full-tuition awards:

• Any student taking more than 16 credit-hours per semester will be required to pay the additional per credit hour fee for each credit hour above 16.
• Credits taken during the summer session will not be covered by the award unless provided for in the award letter.

Early Graduation

Students who graduate early will forfeit any unused amount of the scholarship.

Classes Taken at Another Educational Institution

Scholarship award amounts may not be used to cover any expenses for classes taken at other educational institutions (including law classes taken as a visiting student) or for classes taken as part of a study abroad program.

Revocation of Scholarship

The following situations will prompt a review of the scholarship award to determine whether a student's scholarship should be suspended for a period of time or revoked completely:

• Violations of the Chase College of Law Honor Code or the Northern Kentucky University Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities.
• Violations of admission or academic policies.
• Failure to attend required 1L professionalism programs or complete other 1L program requirements.
• Failure to disclose all required character and fitness information on the law school application and/or failure to timely amend the law school application to disclose matters occurring during the law school tenure.
• Actions involving moral turpitude that result in the amendment of the character and fitness information contained in the student file.

Academic Standards Required to Maintain Scholarship

Students must remain in good academic standing to maintain the scholarship award.

Academic Dismissal

An academic dismissal will automatically revoke any scholarship award. The scholarship shall not be reinstated even if the student is subsequently reenrolled.

Modification of the Scholarship Policy

Chase College of Law reserves the right to modify this Scholarship Policy at any time without notice.

Updated 10/2024

CONDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DATA DISCLOSURE

The American Bar Association defines a conditional scholarship as “…any financial award, the retention of which is dependent upon the student maintaining a minimum grade point average or class standing, other than that ordinarily required to remain in good academic standing.”

Starting with the incoming class for the 2022-2023 academic year, all scholarships are renewable as long as students remain in good academic standing and are no longer considered a conditional scholarship according to the American Bar Association's definition.