All admission decisions are made without regard to students' financial need. Financial assistance may be available in the form of federal and private educational loans, grants, work-study and scholarships. Students who wish to be considered for financial aid, or law scholarships that require financial-need, should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.
Eligible students are offered Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans up to a maximum of $20,500 per year. Federal Graduate PLUS loans are also available, but require a credit check. Private loans have interest rates and fees that vary according to the lender, the credit rating of the student, and whether there is a co-signer. Both loan fees and interest rates may be higher than federal loans and there is no cap on interest rates.
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards
A number of competitive scholarships, fellowships and awards are provided annually. All first-year students are considered for scholarships at the time of admission, however, it's possible for scholarships to be awarded through August. Colorado Law also offers some scholarships to second-year and third-year students each spring. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and other criteria.