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.
Loans
The University of Colorado Boulder participates in the Federal Direct Loan program. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution. Students are automatically considered for a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan after submitting their FAFSA. Students must enroll at least half-time (5 or more credit hours).
Students can also choose to use private loans from banks and other financial institutions.
See details and availability of graduate loans effective July 1, 2026.
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.