New Law Students
If you're a new law student applying for financial aid for the first time, we've listed steps and resources to help you.
How to apply for aid
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Complete the FAFSA
Law students do not need to provide parent information on their . To review your financial aid application status, log in to .
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Check your email
We’ll email financial aid offers to new students when they're ready to accept or decline.
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Accept or decline
You must accept the loans you want in Buff Portal. If you're a first-time borrower, you may have to complete a & entrance counseling. Grants, scholarships & work-study are auto-accepted for you.Ìý
Resources & support
Review the Law School's financial aid resourcesÌýfor additional information and an .Ìý
If you have questions, email lawfinancialaid@colorado.edu.
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Federal student loan limit changes
Legislation that took effect July 1, 2026 changes federal loan limits for new borrowers.