The MSL degree is an investment in both your career and your future success. Prospective students are encouraged to contact their employers to determine if tuition assistance is available. Students who are not sponsored by their companies often qualify for loans and financial aid.
The MSL is a reimbursable program for University of Illinois graduate students. Tuition reimbursement will be sought from any University of Illinois unit that appoints its students.
Resources to Help You Finance Your MSL
Scholarships
Scholarships are available based on the strength of individual applications, and they range in amounts. All students are automatically considered for need-based and merit-based scholarships. As part of your personal statement (or in a separate document), you may explain why you would be a deserving scholarship recipient, highlighting your financial need or any special accomplishments academically or professionally.
Corporate Match Sponsorships
The College of Law will match company sponsorships up to an allotted amount per year. If you are interested in a company match sponsorship, please send a letter from your company stating the amount or percentage it is willing to sponsor to Margareth Etienne with the subject line: MSL Corporate Match Sponsorship Application.
Student Loans
Federal Student Loans are available to citizens and permanent residents of the United States. The annual amount available from FAFSA is $20,500, and is guaranteed regardless of income. The FAFSA application can be completed online.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, new graduate and professional students will no longer be eligible to borrow Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans. This change takes effect on July 1, 2026, signed into law through the Big Beautiful Bill. You should review additional loan eligibility information through the Office of Student Financial Aid .