Fall-Winter
Apply for admission to the Sturm College of Law. This will get you automatic consideration for our merit scholarships.
- Scholarship awards are made at the time of admission and included in the admission email.
- Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, we encourage students to apply early to ensure funds are available.
October-January
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. DU’s school code is 001371.
- You do not need wait until you are admitted to file the FAFSA. The priority deadline for new students is January 15.
- You will need your federal tax return information to file the FAFSA. If you have already completed your return, you will have the option to import your tax information from the IRS.
- Once you submit your FAFSA, it takes Denver Law approximately one week to receive it from the Department of Education.
- For more information go to Applying for Aid
- Chancellor Scholarship application deadline is January 15.
Mid-February
Financial aid notifications begin to be sent to admitted students.
- Notifications are sent to the email address that you provided on the FAFSA.
- If you are admitted or submit your FAFSA after the start of February, your financial aid notification will be emailed to you within 1-2 weeks of your admission to Denver Law or the receipt of your FAFSA, whichever comes later.
- Once you receive your financial aid award, you can view and accept it online on the Law Student or Incoming Graduate Student tabs of PioneerWeb
- For more information go to Managing Your Aid
Late April
In order to secure your seat in the class, and your scholarship, you must submit the admissions tuition deposit by the deposit deadline listed in your letter.
June-July
Complete online Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note(s) if you are interested in borrowing student loans.
Mid-July
Fall-semester tuition statements are emailed to students
- To view your statement, go to the Law Student tab of PioneerWeb
August
Orientation and Classes Begin
- Tuition is due on August 22.
- Financial Aid Refunds begin to be issued to students the week prior to the start of classes
- For additional information go to Billing and Financial Aid Refunds
