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Boston University's Young Democratic Socialists of America

YDSA stages sit-in protest for free laundry at BU administration’s Student Leaders Conversation Series

Nick Kolev April 22, 2021
The organization said its demands continue to be ignored after many meetings with administration.
Boston University’s Financial Assistance office has not yet made a decision as to whether it will refund students that receive financial aid for dining plans and on-campus housing during the remote learning period. EMILY CANDAL/ DFP FILE

SEO and Financial Assistance continue to evaluate courses of action

Samantha Kizner March 16, 2020
The Student Employment Office is attempting to ensure that those enrolled in the university’s work-study program can continue to earn their pay following Boston University’s announcement that classes will be moved online until April 13.
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Data reveals one in 10 BU students comes from wealthy top one percent

Laney Ruckstuhl January 25, 2017

A recent study based on anonymous tax data revealed that more than 10 percent of Boston University’s students come from families in the top one percent of U.S. families, while 20 percent come from...

Dev Blair (CFA ‘19) addresses the difficulties of poor students studying at private universities at the first of two #PoorAtAPrivateUniversity talks at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground Monday afternoon. PHOTO BY SHANE FU/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Students, staff discuss stress of financial aid in open discussion

Samantha J. Gross September 27, 2016

“I have workshops, and only three students came,” Christina Coviello, a senior assistant director at the Financial Assistance office, said while sitting with approximately 15 Boston University students...

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