Tuition
Affordable and All-inclusive
Tuition
At St. Francis, we believe in a straightforward approach to tuition. Understanding it shouldn’t be a puzzle, so here’s how it works:
Yearly Tuition: Your annual tuition is the sum of what’s due for each academic quarter. We keep it simple for you.
2023-2024 & 2024-2025 Rates: For these academic years, the tuition is set at a flat $13,000. That’s $3,250 for each quarter.
Military Rates: For 2024-2025, the tuition for military members is set at $12000, which is $3000 for each quarter.
Stay on Track: To stay on the path to success, make sure to pay your tuition and fees before each quarter starts.
Missed Payments: We value your education and commitment. Remember, if a scheduled payment isn’t received by the first day of the quarter, your enrollment might be at risk.
St. Francis enrolls students on an annual basis for each year that is required to complete the J.D. program. Tuition and fees for subsequent years may be subject to change.
Tuition does not include the cost of a computer, internet access, or textbooks. St. Francis School of Law reserves the right to modify annual tuition rates, policies or fees. The terms above are subject to the Enrollment Agreement. Students are responsible for costs associated with official transcripts, fees paid to the State Bar of California, travel costs, computers, internet access and textbooks.
Beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, a technology fee of $175 will be required each quarter.
Books
Tuition and fees do not include the cost of books and study materials, which are the responsibility of the student. The best effort estimate of the costs of books and study materials is $800 for the first year and an average of $1,400 per year for the next three years, or $5,000 for the four year JD program. The estimates are based on using new hardcover books when available. In many cases, casebooks can be rented and/or digital versions are available at lesser expense. Textbook cost and order information is located on the Book List page. Financial aid recipients who need access to their financial aid funds in order to cover the cost of books should contact the financial aid office at financialaid@baker.edu for assistance.
Refund, Cancellation, And Withdrawal
Enrollee agrees to pay St. Francis the total tuition and fees described in the enrollment agreement.
If Enrollee fails to make a scheduled tuition payment by the first day of the quarter, St. Francis reserves the right to cancel the Enrollment Agreement.
An NSF return fee of $25.00 per item returned by the bank will be charged. Any balance not paid by the due date is subject to a $50 late fee.
Enrollee may cancel or withdraw from St. Francis at any time by completing a Request to Withdraw and any required exit counseling. To initiate cancellation or withdrawal from the J.D. program, Enrollee may email admissions@stfrancislaw.com or academic@stfrancislaw.com, or give notice by telephone to the phone number set forth in the Enrollment Agreement or by postal mail to the address set forth in the Enrollment Agreement, or give notice by any other means reasonably calculated to provide such notice to St. Francis. Financial aid recipients are encouraged to contact the financial aid office to determine the financial impact of withdrawing.
If Enrollee withdraws or cancels enrollment within 5 days of the date the Enrollment Agreement was signed, Enrollee is entitled to a full (100%) refund of all monies paid. If Enrollee cancels or withdraws after 5 days from the date the Enrollment Agreement is signed, Enrollee will receive a full refund for any sessions that were not started at the time of the withdrawal or cancellation, and a partial refund for courses Enrollee started, based on the following schedule:
Session Week | Refundable Tuition |
---|---|
Week 1 | 100% |
Week 2 | 50% |
Weeks 3 – 12 | 0% |
All refunds are paid or credited to the credit card used for payment within 30 days. No refunds will be made in cash.
Financial Assistance
There are several funding sources for earning your online degree in law. As a division of Baker College, St. Francis students are eligible for federal student loans beginning fall 2023. In addition, St. Francis students are welcome to research private loan availability, outside scholarship opportunities, employer tuition reimbursement, employer tuition assistance, etc. We recommend that you evaluate all sources carefully prior to accepting funding from, or making commitments to, any such programs.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Our cost of attendance budget estimates the total educational costs for a student attending one academic year (4 quarters). The cost factors include both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include tuition and fees. Indirect costs include books and supplies, meals, transportation and personal expenses. The costs included are estimates and vary depending on course requirements and personal spending habits. Actual costs may vary.
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