11,832 ost of our students finance their legal education through a combination of federal loans and work study. Eligible students may also receive law school need-based grants. While applicants must be admitted to receive an offer of aid, you should not wait until you are admitted to file your federal application. Because UNM is a participant in the William D. Ford Direct Lending Program, no additional loan applications are necessary for federal or state-based aid. Applying for law school grants is a one-step process.
Parental information is required for law school grant aid, regardless of dependency status.
There are no other forms to complete. You will be considered for all law school grants for which you are eligible. Financial Aid Forms UNM s priority filing deadline is March 1. If you apply online, in some cases you will have to mail in a signature page before your application can be processed. Please read the instructions concerning the signature page carefully.