January 2013:
1. Complete the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
2. Complete the Need Access Application: www.needaccess.org
February-April 2013:
The Financial Aid Office will be reviewing your applications and determining if we need additional information from you. Watch for mailings and/or emails detailing your next steps. If you are required to submit additional documentation send it as soon as possible, without this information we cannot determine your financial aid offer.
Prospective Student Portal
Please visit the prospective student portal page to learn more about how to gain access to information regarding your financial aid upon acceptance.
Scholarships
For information on our scholarships, see our Scholarships for Accepted Students Web page.
Personal Finances
Understanding your financial circumstances prior to beginning medical school in August should be high priority. Plan ahead and use the information from the AAMC- FIRST program and our website www.ucdenver.edu/finaid to take control of your expenses and resources. Before signing a lease or making other financial commitments remember you will have a limited amount of resources to support all of your personal expenses. You’re in control; be savvy and consider all your options.
Do You Understand Your Credit Situation?
You can use www.annualcreditreport.com to review your credit reports. You can request a report annually from each of the agencies. It has been suggested to take one report from each agency every four months. Please note: you are not provided your credit score, rather, you should review your report to ensure all information is accurate.
• Equifax: January
• TransUnion: May
• Experian: September
This approach allows you to have a regular review of your credit history throughout the year, versus taking all three reports once.