Washburn Law is a public law school that is true to its legacy of providing an excellent, yet affordable legal education. Competitive tuition costs paired with smaller class sizes and a lower cost of living make a strong case for Washburn Law.
Current Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska residents can attend Washburn Law at resident tuition rates, thanks to the Interstate Tuition Waiver Program or ITWP.
Residents of all other states can qualify for in-state tuition after only six months (e.g., non-resident students living in Kansas by July 1 prior to their first fall semester can take advantage of resident tuition when they enroll for the second semester in January). Residents of all other states also qualify for the Golden City Scholarship, which provides $1,500/semester for a maximum of six semester while they don't have Kansas or ITWP residency.
Active duty and veteran military who have received an honorable discharge (shown on DD Form 214), their spouses, and dependents qualify for in-state tuition.
As a J.D. student, once you are admitted to Washburn Law, you will automatically be considered for institutional scholarships. For most scholarships no additional information is required. These are merit-based scholarships, awarded from our general scholarship fund.
Generous contributions from alumni and friends make it possible for the School of Law to award institutional scholarships.
In addition to the general scholarships we award, select students will be invited to apply for our Koch, Shamberg, and Wooley scholarships.
Washburn University's Financial Aid Office is ready to assist you in applying for financial aid and student loans. To receive federal financial aid or Federal Stafford Loans at Washburn Law, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by going online at fafsa.gov and entering Washburn's school code number of 001949.
First year law students will need to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) in order to receive Federal Stafford Loans.
Priority deadlines for financial aid processing are April 1 if starting in the fall, or November 1 if you are starting your legal journey in the spring (i.e., January). These deadlines allow additional time for a federal process called verification which could take as long as three weeks.
The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows degree-granting institutions of higher learning in the U.S. to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund eligible veterans' tuition expenses that exceed the in-state tuition and fees at public institutions.
Washburn University School of Law offers unlimited assistance to veterans who qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. There are three military bases in Kansas and many of our current students are former military or in the military reserves.