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Students approach the window at FirstPoint Office. Inconsistencies in the allocation of MASSGrant, a need-based financial aid program awarded to eligible undergraduate Massachusetts residents based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, sparks confusion among Boston University students. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

MASSGrant allocation inconsistencies spark confusion over semester bills

Mary Goetz January 23, 2025
MASSGrant recipients reported issues viewing their fall 2024 awards, sparking confusion over semester bills.
A Federal Student Aid page detailing loan repayment.

As student loan payments resume, BU students suffer consequences

Emily Wyrwa October 12, 2023
34% of Boston University undergraduates take out Federal Student Loans, according to an email from BU spokesperson Colin Riley, making the median debt after graduation is $23,750.
stimulus check

University to distribute $11.5 million in financial aid to students as part of federal relief fund

Molly Farrar March 16, 2021
Students who qualify will receive emails with details about their aid package, with amounts of $500, $1,000 or $1,400 awarded depending on financial need — more than 9,000 students qualify for these “technology subsidy” funds to assist with additional costs of remote learning.
Boston University will receive $14 million from the federal government under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, at least half of which is required to go toward emergency relief for students. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CARES Act allows students to apply for emergency financial aid

Katarzyna Jezak May 1, 2020
As of Friday, BU students can apply for consideration in receiving emergency financial aid.
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