Tuition and Aid

Tuition and other costs

Fees and tuition for the Program are comprised of the following:

  • Tuition
  • Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition
  • Student Services Fee
  • Mandatory campus-based fees (Bren Center, A.G.S., Student Center, Recreation Center, Athletic Fee)

Breakdown of fee assessment (PDF) >

The Graduate Tax Program Merit Scholarship

Each admitted applicant is automatically considered for the Graduate Tax Program Merit Scholarship. The scholarship—of up to 50% of total the tuition costs—may be offered to admitted applicants who can demonstrate excellence in their past tax work, exceptional potential for future success in the tax profession, and the prospect of becoming a successful, collegial member of the UCI Law community. Applications completed by January 15 will receive favorable consideration.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Scholarship Program

Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, the UC Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program will offer a $20,000 tuition scholarship to admitted students who have volunteered or worked with a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). To qualify for the scholarship, the admitted student must have volunteered with a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic for at least 125 hours during law school or must have been employed at a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic for at least six months. If you have any questions about this scholarship program, please contact Executive Director, Natascha Fastabend at nfastabend@law.uci.edu.

Health Insurance and Living Expenses

LL.M. students will be automatically enrolled in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP). Students may opt-out of GSHIP if they show proof of having sufficient health insurance coverage. More information about health insurance can be found on the Student Health Center's website.

Other Financial Aid

Applicants are encouraged to research and apply for outside scholarships to help defray the cost of attending the program. For convenience, we have gathered information about possible outside funding sources here. This list is not exhaustive, and we strongly encourage applicants to conduct their own research and explore funding in their home countries.