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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Boston University’s Warren Towers and central campus. International litigation firm Hagens Berman filed a class-action complaint against 40 private U.S. universities, including BU, and accused the schools of decreasing financial aid for students with noncustodial parents. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU faces lawsuit over allegations of unfair financial aid practices

Brie Foster October 18, 2024
Boston University is facing a class-action lawsuit in light of allegations accusing the University of providing "price-fixed" aid to students who have noncustodial parents.
Julie Wickstrom, associate director of Financial Assistance at Boston University, sits at her desk in the financial aid office. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU launches Grant Assurance program, simplifies financial aid

Samantha J. Gross December 8, 2016

Boston University Financial Assistance has launched its BU Grant Assurance program, which certifies that any financial aid students receive from the university during their first year will be guaranteed...

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