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Make Your Education Affordable
A Pepperdine education is an investment in your future. Explore the information below to learn more about tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and employer-sponsored benefits through the EdAssist Partner program that can make your degree more affordable.
Tuition Charges and Fees by Program
The total cost of your program will depend on the number of units you complete. Tuition rates may increase by 2% to 5% annually. Any required residency fees will be shared with students prior to the beginning of the semester.
Funding Options & Resources
Funding Options
Review the options below to learn more about the financial resources available to help make your education fit your budget.
Eligible students may have access to a variety of funding resources to help finance their education. These may include federal financial aid, private educational loans, employer tuition assistance, and scholarship opportunities. Students are encouraged to explore all available options and work with the financial aid team to determine the resources that best support their goals.
All admitted students are automatically considered for institutional scholarship opportunities upon the submission of a completed admission application. No separate application is required.
Financial Aid Application Process
Financial aid may take several weeks to process; therefore, students are encouraged to apply at least 8 weeks before the cohort start date. Students must reapply for financial aid each academic year.
To be eligible for federal student aid, an applicant must:
- Be a US citizen or resident alien.
- Not be in student loan default.
- Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- Be enrolled at least half-time to borrow federal loans.
Candidates who intend to seek financial aid should apply at the same time they complete their program application. To apply for federal student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Pepperdine Caruso School of Law’s institutional code is 001264.
EdAssist Partner Employees: Take Advantage of a Reduced Tuition Rate
If your employer participates in the EdAssist network, you, your spouse, or legal dependents may be eligible for a tuition reduction of up to 10 percent (up to $10,000) for new students, while existing students may qualify for a scholarship of up to $1,000. Contact your HR representative to confirm eligibility and let your enrollment counselor know about your employer’s EdAssist partnership when requesting information.
Military Education Benefits
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law is proud to support veterans, active-duty service members, and their families by offering military education benefits designed to help make earning your law degree more accessible. Eligible students may qualify for benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon Program, helping cover tuition and other educational expenses. Speak with your enrollment counselor to learn more about available military benefits.
The Pepperdine Advantage
As part of Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law aspires to be a preeminent global Christian law school that leads with the highest standards of ethics and morality. We build on our core values with a student-centered approach that makes your education possible and your professional goals achievable. Students choose Pepperdine for many reasons, including:
A Leader in Dispute Resolution Education
Join the globally recognized Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report 16 of the past 22 years and trusted by more graduate students pursuing dispute resolution than any other program in the nation.
Flexibility Without Compromise
Designed for busy professionals, our online programs combine flexible course schedules with weekly live instruction to keep you engaged and on track.
Faculty Who Know Your Name
Experience a personalized, open-door culture with committed faculty practitioners who teach on-campus and online programs.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Enhance your legal education through in-person residencies on campus in Malibu and optional week-long study tours in Geneva, London, and Washington, D.C.
