Supplies generally cost approximately $125.00 per academic year. Costs for any Summer session vary widely, depending on the number and identity of courses taken.

Used books may at times be available through one of the student organizations on campus, (e.g., the Student Bar Association) or private purchase.

Refund checks will be mailed to withdrawing students no later than thirty (30) days from the date of withdrawal.

Tuition Refunds. The amount of any tuition refund will be based on the following:

All tuition paid will be refundable to a student who withdraws or is deemed to have withdrawn on or prior to the first day of classes for the semester or session.

If the student withdraws or is deemed to have withdrawn from a course after 60 percent or more of the scheduled classes (clock hours) for that course have been given, no tuition will be refundable for that course.

If the student withdraws or is deemed to have withdrawn from a course before 60 percent of the scheduled classes (clock hours) for that course have been given, tuition will be refundable in an amount equal to the total tuition for that course, multiplied by a fraction in which the numerator is the number of scheduled classes (clock hours) for that course which have not yet been given, and the denominator is the total number of scheduled classes (clock hours) for that course. For example, if a student withdraws from a 15-week, three unit course with 15 scheduled classes (45 clock hours) after five classes (15 clock hours) had been given, the refundable tuition for that course would be computed as:

$395/unit x 3 units = $1,185
(course tuition)

10 classes (30 clock hours) not yet given
$1,185 x 10/15 = $790 refund


The amount of tuition actually refunded to the withdrawing student will be the aggregate refundable amount for all courses, reduced by the aggregate amount of all tuition payable but not yet paid with respect to such courses.

In special cases, such as students attending the College while receiving veteran’s benefits, where state or federal law may require a different schedule of refunds, the amount of refundable tuition will be as provided in such laws.

Any student who is academically excluded from the College may receive, upon written notification of withdrawal, a full tuition refund for any course or courses in which he or she had enrolled after academic exclusion but before notification thereof, provided such student’s withdrawal is effective before the student sits for final exams or otherwise completes all requirements for credit for such course or courses.

Refunds of Other Charges. Student fees and amounts paid to purchase textbooks or other materials are not refundable, with the sole exception that if a student withdraws prior to or as of the first day of classes, all student fees (other than the Application Fee) and all amounts paid to the College for materials will be refunded. The cost of first-year books purchased from the College will be refunded provided such books are returned to the College at the time of withdrawal unused and unmarked.

Reservation of Rights. The College reserves the right to change the amount charged for tuition or fees, and/or its refund and cancellation policies, at any time. However, any such change will be prospective only and will take effect as of the commencement of the next semester or Summer session immediately following the semester or session in which such change is announced by the College, unless a later effective date is specified.

Veterans Benefits
Eligible veterans may qualify to receive benefits for study at the College. For further information, contact the Administration Office.

Student Worker Program
A limited number of jobs in the library and other school offices become available for student workers from time to time. The Administration Office should be contacted for further information.

Trustees' Scholarships
Scholarships of $1,000 may be awarded to two first year students at each campus on the basis of scores on the Law School Admission Test. The Board of Trustees may also award Trustees' Scholarships of up to $2,500. Applications are open to students who have completed first, second, or third year classes at the Colleges of Law. Awards are based on merit and/or financial need.

Dean Richard Goldman Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2006 by private benefactors to honor the memory of the late Richard Goldman, who served as Dean of the Colleges from 2001 to 2006.

Law School Book Award
Each year, the student in each class year with the highest cumulative grade point average as of the end of the preceding academic year will receive a book scholarship of $500 from the College.

Alumni Scholarship Fund
Two $250 scholarships are awarded to fourth year students based on academic standing.

McMahon Justice Scholarship
Honoring the memory of the late Patrick L. McMahon, Judge of the Santa Barbara Superior Court, this scholarship was established by a private benefactor. Students who are sworn peace officers or work in fields related to law enforcement may apply.

Emergency Child Care Grants
Students who need financial assistance to help cover the costs of unanticipated child care may apply to the Dean, in writing, for assistance.

Legal Community Scholarships
Scholarships are offered to law students by local legal organizations, including the Ventura County Mexican American Bar Association, Ventura County Asian American Bar Association, Santa Barbara Women Lawyers, and Delta Theta Phi law fraternity. Each year the Foundation of the State Bar of California offers scholarships to law students, in amounts up to $7,500. Preference is given to those who have completed the first year with at least a 2.5 GPA and have demonstrated a commitment to public service.

Local Community Scholarships
The Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement awards two scholarships to its annual four-day negotiation and dispute resolution seminar to students of the Colleges. Other community organizations also provide scholarships for which the Colleges' students may be eligible, including the Santa Barbara Foundation, Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation, Ventura CPA/Law Society, and Ventura County Community Foundation, which administers the Sara Moody Scholarship Fund and Roy A. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Legal Publisher's Awards
The Witkin Institute presents certificates to the top-ranked student in qualifying courses in recognition of California's preeminent legal scholar, Bernard E. Witkin.