Published March 1, 2022
Getting accepted to law school is one of the most exciting moments in the start of your legal career. Less exciting? Looking at tuition costs and trying to crunch the financial numbers for your law school experience. But don’t fret just yet! Many schools have a plethora of financial resources available for students to help lessen the financial burdens and costs associated with attending law school, and UB is no different.
In addition to UB’s Financial Aid department, the school recently launched a new Financial Wellness Program. A branch of the UB Health Promotion Office’s Wellness Coaching program, the Financial Wellness section offers the services of Danial Khan, a Financial Wellness Specialist. Khan’s role in the program is to not only help reduce student stigma about money, but to also educate students on financial strategies, tools and resources available to them.
We spoke with Khan about some of the key tips new law students can implement to help ease their financial transition to law school. He is available for both group and one on one meetings to help students implement these tips and personalize their financial goals.
You’re never alone when it comes to financial planning at UB Law! Take full advantage of all of these resources to help you stay on top of tuition costs and unexpected expenses that might pop up.
There are a lot of resources to take in and it can seem daunting to get your financial situation in order and to maintain a healthy economic scenario for law school. But if you start small and take these tips into account, you can reduce some of that initial stress and set a plan that works for both your peace of mind and your bank account. And don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for assistance! These programs are here for you, so take advantage of them.