Financial Aid

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March 8 - 10. Meet with us face-to-face. Learn more about our programs and admissions.

Our office stands ready to help students develop a financial plan that meets their educational goals. Read our Financial Aid Code of Conduct. Contact a WMU-Cooley representative to:

• Learn how to pay for law school
• Review scholarship opportunities
• Explore loan repayment options
• Design a financial aid package that meets your needs

WMU-Cooley's tuition is very competitive with that of other private law schools, and it is among the most affordable private law schools. We have a two level tuition program. How much does it cost?

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Michigan campuses:
Melissa Crips 517-371-5140 ext 2248
Florida campus:
Brianne Myers 813-419-5100 ext 5155

Scholarships »

Scholarships - up to 100% of tuition »

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Incoming May 2016 »

Entering September 2016 & Beyond »

LL.M. Students »

Lowering Costs, Reducing Debt, and Choosing a Law School »

President and Dean Don LeDuc's advice to law school applicants about the cost of attending law school and lowering law school debt.

Tuition »

2015-16 Tuition Rates »

How to Receive Your Loan Proceeds »

All students will receive an email to their WMU-Cooley account from the Financial Aid Department when student loans have disbursed on your behalf. Check your loan status through portal.cooley.edu.

Student Loan Default Rates

Institution's cohort default rate: enter the following code in the OPE-ID field: 012627
Two-year Official Cohort Default Rates-->
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates

Student Debt Relief »

Loan forgiveness means a portion of the federal student loan debt is not paid back by the student. Loan Repayment Information

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