New Law Students

Applying forÌýfinancial aid for the first timeÌý

  • Start by completing the . Law students do not need to provide parent information on the FAFSA.
  • To review your financial aid application status, log in to .
  • We will email financial aid offers to new students when they are available to accept or decline.
  • Grants, scholarships, and work-study are automatically accepted for you.
  • Loans must be accepted online in Buff Portal.
  • Federal Direct and Federal Graduate PLUS loans require a and entrance counseling to be completedÌýbut this typically only has to be signed the first time a loan is borrowed.
  • Review the Law School's financial aid resourcesÌýfor additional information and an .
  • For more information email lawfinancialaid@colorado.edu.

Federal student loan limit changes

Legislation taking effect July 1, 2026 will change federal loan limits for new borrowers.

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