Questions?
Prospective students and their families can contact Drexel Central for questions about financial aid in one of the following ways:
Call 1.877.DREXEL5 or 215.895.1600
Visit Drexel Central Office – Suite 106,
Main Building, 3141 Chestnut Street
Financial Aid Process
We are excited that you are considering joining the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University!
We have created an easy step-by-step process for understanding financing at Drexel.
How is Drexel's Cost of Attendance Determined?
So how much does an investment in a legal education at Drexel cost? Take a look at the breakdown of the average costs for the JD program below. These figures are based on the cost of attendance for the 2024–2025 academic year and are prior to financial aid being applied.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,200 | $55,200 | $55,200 |
| Fees | $840 | $840 | $840 |
| Immunization Fee | $50 | ||
| Program Fee | $960 | $960 | $960 |
| Bar App Fee |
|
$768 | |
| Books | $1,346 | $1,874 | $804 |
| Computer/Supplies | $870 | ||
| Personal | $2,142 | $2,142 |
$2,142 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $220 | $220 | $220 |
| Food and Rent | $19,324 | $19,324 | $19,324 |
| Transportation | $3,708 | $3,708 | $3,708 |
| Total | $81,941 | $81,564 |
$81,262 |
Applying for Financial Aid
Here are the quick and easy steps we recommend for applying for financial aid:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is used to determine your eligibility for federal loans and work-study. The 2025–2026 FAFSA is expected to open to students on the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website on December 1, 2024. When completing the FAFSA, be sure to use Drexel's school Code: 003256.Scholarship Opportunities
Once your admission application has been received, you are automatically considered for merit scholarships; you may also want to consider looking for private scholarships to help with your costs.
View Your Financial Aid Status in Discover Drexel
Information during the entire financial aid process, including the status of your financial aid applications and a detailed list of any aid you may be offered, will be available on Discover Drexel, in the Financial Aid tab. Discover Drexel will also provide you with information about additional financing options you may be able to utilize to cover any costs not covered by financial aid, such as the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, payment plans, and private education loans. Once you submit your admission application to Drexel, you will be provided with login credentials for Discover Drexel.
Requirements
You may notice a list of outstanding financial aid requirements in the "Financial Aid" tab of Discover Drexel. You should only begin completing these requirements after you have confirmed your enrollment with Drexel, unless Drexel Central advises you to complete them sooner.
Next Steps for Confirmed Students
Now that you have confirmed that you want to attend Drexel, we are so excited to have you join us!
In order to be prepared to attend Drexel, you should review the following important information:
- Law Student Financing Resources – There are several different financing options that may be available to you, including payment plans and private education loans.
- Student Billing – Learn about Drexel's electronic monthly billing statement (eBill), refunds, and payment options.
Contact Us
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.