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.
Boston University families said they feel uncertain about the future of their children’s education, after the termination of a year-long grace period protecting federal student loan borrowers from the impacts of late payments.
The Department of Education released the newly modified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in December 2023, and Boston University students are worried about the changes and how it will effect their aid.
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.
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.
In an open letter released Monday, the Council urged members of the New England House and Senate delegations to draft legislation that would increase the maximum award available to give to recipients displaying extreme financial need.
Even with all of the support I received, the application process was still very daunting. I had no idea where to start, what to write about or even where to apply.
The U.S. Department of Education is launching a mobile application that will allow prospective college students to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA, from their...
