The tuition for the LLM in Elder Law and Estate Planning is charged on a per credit hour basis. The LLM Program per credit charge for the 2024-2025 academic year is $1,700.
In addition to tuition, there is also a fee of $330 per semester, which includes registration, general services, and graduation fees. (Please note the fee costs are subject to change.)
The cost for LLM Alumni to audit a course is $375 per course.
The University operates on an academic term basis by which commitments are made in advance to teaching staff and to others whose services are essential to the operation of the University. Under University policy and the School of Law's Academic Rules, refunds are made to students based on our refund schedule.
Students who withdraw from a class or from the LLM Program must notify Carmen Alexander Blatch in the LLM Office at the School of Law and a Withdrawal Form will need to be filled out and emailed at the time of withdrawal. Approved refunds will be computed on the basis of the date appearing on the official withdrawal form. Absence from class does not constitute withdrawal from a course.
No refunds will be made on fees other than tuition.
Students who use the deferred tuition payment plan are obligated to pay in accordance with the above schedule. If, at the end of a semester, a student has not paid the accrued charges for that semester, the student will be designated "not in good standing" until the charges are paid.
Students who withdraw with an unpaid balance will be financially liable for any amount remaining unpaid after a refund credit has been applied to the balance.
No student may withdraw in good standing from the University unless all financial obligations have been met.
Western New England University has partnered with Official Payments to offer a secure and convenient payment plan option for fall and spring semesters. Enrollment in the payment plan is by semester.
To apply for financial aid, file the . Additional information about Federal Direct Student Loans and Alternative Financing can be found on the Western New England University Enrollment Services webpage.
Federal Loans are available for students taking six credits or more per semester. Private Loans are available for less than six credits.
Payments can be made online through Self-Service at You will see a make a payment link under “Student Finance”. Payments can be made using e-check, debit or credit card. Please note a convenience fee will be charged when using a debit/credit card.
