Student Billing

Here at HLS, Student Financial Services works proactively to help JD students meet their financial obligations. We monitor all JD student billing accounts during the year to identify and work with students who might be headed into financial trouble that could affect their registration status. Our goal is to help students be fully informed of their payment responsibilities and options.

Prior to Fall Registration (September), Spring Registration (January) & Commencement (June) we review students' accounts to ensure that they can continue in progress toward their degree. During these times, representatives from our office will be in regular contact, via email, with all JD students having outstanding balances. Students will be given every opportunity to rectify the situation before any action is taken that may negatively affect their registration or graduation status.
No HLS student is allowed to pre-register, register or graduate without first settling any outstanding balance owed to the University. In addition, students are not allowed to carry balances over from one academic year into the next; all back balances must be paid in full prior to registration. Furthermore, financial aid funds awarded in any one academic year cannot be used to cover prior academic years' unpaid charges.

Students who do not meet the requirements for Fall or Spring term registration clearance will be charged a $250 late registration fee. The deadline for Fall term registration clearance is the first day of fall classes, and the deadline for Spring term registration clearance is the due date of the bill on which spring term charges are assessed, typically in early January. In addition to the late registration fee, students who have not obtained financial clearance are barred from Registrar's Office services such as add/drop, course registration, and access to grades, and will be reviewed by the Law School Administrative Board for cancellation of enrollment, as outlined in the HLS Handbook of Academic Policies.