STCL Houston has consistently been ranked among the best values in the country for a private law school. Access and affordability are built into our mission.
Knowing your cost of attendance, the date your financial aid will be disbursed, and tuition details will help you budget and better plan the financing of your education.
The cost of attendance components include:
- tuition
- fees
- books
- room & board
- personal/miscellaneous expenses
- transportation
They are based on average costs for an academic year. The Office of Student Services takes the cost of attendance into consideration, along with your financial need, when awarding scholarships, work-study, and loans. The combination of any federal, state, and institutional aid cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
| Full-Time* | Part-Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Spring | Per Semester | Fall/Spring | Per Semester | |
| 9 Months | Fall 4/Spring 5 Months | 9 Months | Fall 4/Spring 5 Months | |
| Tuition & Fees | $ 46,864 | $ 23,432 | $ 32,040 | $ 16,020 |
| Books | $ 3,023 | $ 1,511 | $ 2,268 | $ 1,134 |
| Housing & Food | $ 22,336 | $ 11,168 | $ 22,336 | $ 11,168 |
| Misc./Personal | $ 3,462 | $ 1,731 | $ 3,461 | $ 1,731 |
| Transportation | $ 3,618 | $ 1,809 | $ 3,618 | $ 1,809 |
| Loan Fees | $ 1,650 | $ 825 | $ 1,650 | $ 825 |
| Total | $80,952 | $40,476 | $65,374 | $32,686 |
Tuition Rate: $1,482/hour + $1,200 fee
*Full-Time is based on 30 credit hours plus fees
| Summer 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 Credit Hours | 6-9 Credit Hours | |
| Tuition & Fees | *Tuition Rate | *Tuition Rate |
| Books | $ 756 | $ 1,008 |
| Housing & Food | $ 7,445 | $ 7,445 |
| Misc./Personal | $ 1,154 | $ 1,154 |
| Transportation | $ 1,206 | $ 1,206 |
| Loans Fees | $ 350 | $ 350 |
| Total | **Tuition & Fees* + $10,911 | **Tuition & Fees* + $11,163 |
*Tuition Rate: $1,482/hour + $1,200 fee
Tuition is charged based on flat rates, dependent upon your status as a full-time or part-time student; during the summer session tuition is determined based on the number of hours taken.
- Full-Time (12-16 hours)
- Part-Time (less than 12 hours)
- Reduced Rate (maximum of 6 hours)
- Reduced Rate: Is only offered to re-enrollees who have extenuating circumstances and are unable to take a standard-part-time load. A maximum of 25 students per semester will be allowed under this structure and must have prior approval for the reduced part-time rate from the Registrar.
- Hours taken in excess of 16 or in summer are charged per credit hour
- Fees are mandatory and non-refundable.
The full payment of tuition and fees is due by the published due dates, located on the Important Dates calendar, unless the deferred tuition payment option is utilized. Details of this program are provided below:
- Deferred Tuition Payment Option
- 50% of tuition and a mandatory non-refundable registration and general services fee must be paid by the published due dates, located on the Important Dates calendar.
- Financial aid recipients will be deemed to have met this requirement if they have accepted aid in the form of unsubsidized loans, approved GRAD Plus loans, TEG, or institutional scholarships in amounts sufficient to meet the:
- 50% tuition and mandatory non-refundable registration and general services fee. Any shortfall must be paid in full. To determine if you are ineligible for this option, select View Holds from the Student Account Menu.
- The college does not provide invoices. You may access your account information online via STANLEY.
- A $25.00 fee will be charged for each returned check. If a check given for registration is returned for any reason, other than stop payment, registration will be cancelled.
Visiting and Audit Status
- Students enrolled as visiting students or auditors pay in full at the time of registration the non-refundable registration and general services fee.
Graduating Students
- Students requiring seven (7) or fewer hours to graduate will be charged tuition on the above hourly basis, plus fees.
If you are receiving financial aid:
- You must accept aid in the form of direct loans, TEG, or institutional scholarships totaling at least 50% of tuition.
- If you received a scholarship, you may apply half of the total scholarship amount toward your payment. For example, if you were awarded a $10,000 academic year scholarship, you may apply $5,000 to this first payment deadline. The remainder of your scholarship will be applied to your first payment deadline for the spring semester.
- To view your financial aid offers, log in to STANLEY and navigate to Self-Service Quick Links → Financial Aid (second bullet from the top).
- If you have not accepted Direct Loans, TEG grants, or institutional scholarships totaling the amount above (based on your enrollment status), you must pay any shortfall to Accounting Services.
- The amount of qualified aid you have accepted is also located on the account detail for Term page on the Student Account menu.
If you are NOT receiving financial aid:
- You are required to pay 50% of tuition. If you received a scholarship, you may apply half of the total scholarship amount toward your payment. See the example above.
Electronic Check (preferred method):
You may elect to pay via e-check by logging in to STANLEY and navigating to Self-Service Quick Links → Student Account → Pay Your Bill / Enroll and Manage eRefund.
Mail: Mail your check or money order to:
South Texas College of Law Houston
Attn: Accounting Services
1303 San Jacinto, Suite 823T
Houston, TX 77002.
In Person: Pay by check, money order, or cash in the Accounting Services Office located on the 8th floor.
Important Note: No bills are sent before the payment deadline. Account information may be accessed online via STANLEY. Students are responsible for compliance with payment deadlines.
All payments must be made directly to the Accounting Services Office. If you have any questions or need help determining if you met the 50% tuition requirement, you may contact the Accounting Services Office, Suite 823T, or by phone at 713-646-1750.
