HPL - Cost of Attendance
Full Time Enrollment Cost of Attendance
| FALL 2025 | SPRING 2026 | ANNUAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPL Fee* | $24,003.12 (12 units) | $24,003.12 (12 units) | $48,006.24 |
| Activity Fee** | $157 | – | $157 |
| Total HPL Fees | $24,160.12 | $24,003.12 | $48,163.24 |
Part Time Enrollment Cost of Attendance
| FALL 2025 | SPRING 2026 | FALL 2026 | SPRING 2027 | TOTAL COST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL Fee* | $14,001.82 (7 units) | $14,001.82 (7 units) | $10,301.3 (5 units) | $10,301.3 (5 units) | $48,606.24 |
| Activity Fee** | $157 | – | $157 | – | $314 |
| Total HPL Fees | $14,158.82 | $14,001.82 | $10,458.3 | $10,301.3 | $48,920.24 |
*Tuition and Fees are subject to legislative, gubernatorial, and UC Law SF Board of Directors action and may change without notice. Tuition rate for Fall 2024 is $2,000.26 per unit.
** The Activity Fee is charged annually. Students who attend in the Spring semester but not the Fall semester are charged the Activity Fee in the Spring semester.
2023 – 2024 Living Expenses (based on Living in San Francisco)
| Expense Category | Annual Expense | Monthly Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,496 | N/A |
| Housing & Utilities | $19,800 | $2,200 |
| Food | $3,240 | $360 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,697 | $299 |
| Transportation* | $1,939 | N/A |
*Transportation Living Expense does do not include expenses for travel to San Francisco for required convenings.
Estimated Expenses for Travel to San Francisco for Required Convenings
Please note these costs will vary by individual depending on mode of transportation and their location. Expenses are based on federal estimates for travel to San Francisco. Expenses incurred from travel to convenings are not reimbursed by UC Law SF, UCSF, or HPL program.
| Expense Category | Estimated Expense |
|---|---|
| Hotel | $288/night |
| Flight/Transportation | Varies by Location |
| Food | $76/day |
| Local Travel | $30/day |
| Total | $394/day |
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
Full-time students and part-time students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only) who are taking at least five credit hours a semester are eligible for the federal loan program, which includes the Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and Graduate PLUS Loans. HPL students applying for financial aid should submit the FAFSA and the UC Law SF Financial Aid Supplement form as soon as possible after being admitted to the program.