Degree Options
Admission to the program is available on a full-time, part-time, joint-degree, or non-degree basis. Following admission, a change in status (i.e., full-time to part-time or part-time to full-time) requires the approval of the Tax Program Director.
Admissions Information
Applicants to the Tax Program must hold a JD degree from a United States law school approved by the American Bar Association or from an equivalent educational institution of another country. The program is also open to applicants with a law degree from a university outside the United States if that degree qualifies the applicant for the practice of law in his or her home country.
The deadline for applications for full-time, part-time, and joint degree students is June 1. The deadline for applications for non-degree students is August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Admissions may exclude from consideration any incomplete application or those received after the deadline.
Visit Admissions for full details on the admissions process.
Financial Aid
The Tax Program awards financial aid on a combined basis of financial need and merit to qualified applicants in amounts up to 100 percent of the annual tuition. Decisions regarding scholarship assistance will be made within two weeks after submission of the application. Applicants are encouraged to apply early during the admissions process in order to maximize their chances of receiving scholarship assistance.
For more information regarding scholarships and financial assistance, visit Tuition and Financial Aid. Additional information on the merit-based scholarships available can be found on our Scholarships page.