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The best advice I can give is to start budgeting. You don't want to be worried about money at the end of the semester.

Take the time to meet with the Financial Aid staff. The Financial Aid staff is dedicated to students and can help provide solutions to economic obstacles.

We have very competent financial aid advisors here at CU. Apply for scholarships and make sure to establish residency.

Read the website and submit your FASA as early as possible.

Rely heavily upon the financial aid counselors at the law school. They?re a fantastic resource.

Fill out the FAFSA early! Pay attention to deadlines. You?ll want to apply for private alternative law loans early. The Financial Aid office sends every student a sheet called the ?8 Steps to Financial Aid.? It clearly spells out your responsibilities.

It is really important to remember that just about everyone qualifies for in-state tuition their second year. We joke that this is the biggest scholarship available There are lots of scholarships available to second and third year students; even if you don?t receive scholarship money your first year, there are ample opportunities for scholarships and grants as a continuing student.

First, apply early! Get all of your paperwork in ASAP. Second, communicate! Be sure to ask lots of questions, highlight anything unique in your circumstances, and let people know what you need. They will work with you if they are able.