The average 2007-08 Notre Dame Law School student expense budget for the academic year includes:

• Tuition and Fees: $35,950
• Room and Board: $7,650
  
• Books and Supplies: $1,300
  
• Personal expenses: $2,700
• Health Insurance: $1,500
• Transportation: $2,250
• Total: $51,350
  Includes expected maximum costs for room and board, transportation, student health insurance, and miscellaneous other expenses for the academic year. Law students who have higher-than-normal expenses may request a review of the living expenses portion of the Student Budget. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with governmental guidelines.

The University's Office of Student Financial Aid, in accordance with federal guidelines, annually develops a Student Budget (also referred to as "cost of attendance") that represents the maximum amount of money that an independent student, living a modest lifestyle, should need during the regular academic year as a full-time student. The Student Budget is intended to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies and a living allowance for the time the student is enrolled. The Student Budget represents the maximum amount of financial assistance that a student may be awarded for the academic year (the total of grants, scholarships, loans, and on-campus employment).