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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website. The Department of Education released a modified FAFSA form in December 2023 in an attempt to simplify the aid process for students. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Changes in federal student aid raises concerns among students

Madyline Swearing February 1, 2024
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.
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.
stugov meeting

StuGov calls for more safety on campus after Michael Knowles forum

Anna Vidergar April 26, 2022
In a resolution that passed Monday night, StuGov denounced Knowles' rhetoric, frustrated that BU allowed him on campus.
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.
This week, Boston University Financial Assistance began distributing grants from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to students who have accumulated expenses due to the campus closure. BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DFP File

BU distributes first round of HEERF grants

Katarzyna Jezak May 21, 2020
Students who applied received financial relief in amounts ranging from $500 to $6,000.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXHERE

EDITORIAL: App for student loans doesn’t provide solution to aid distribution

Editors October 4, 2018

Presenting a new avenue for application accessibility — and avoiding taking real steps to address aid distribution — the Department of Education has launched a mobile app for federal financial aid...

A report published Thursday by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences recommended greater support for public research universities through more funding and development. GRAPHIC BY RACHEL CHMIELINSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Research universities should ease student debt, experts suggest

Weihua Li April 13, 2016

Public research universities need to address financial challenges, create partnerships with government and philanthropic communities and focus on serving students to ensure a higher quality education,...

The New America's Higher Education Policy Program "Starting from Scratch: A New Federal and State Partnership in Higher Education," released Thursday, details how eliminating many aspects of financial aid is necessary to make education affordable. ILLUSTRATION BY BRITTANY CHANG/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Federal financial aid suggested to be replaced for college affordability

Nicole Mis February 23, 2016

A New America Foundation report published Thursday suggested that higher education institutions replace the current federal financial aid system with a program requiring the federal government, state...

The Obama Administration announced Sunday the President has simplified the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, to help make it easier for students to pay for college. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

BU community sees need for easier FAFSA application

Ellen Cranley September 18, 2015

U.S. President Barack Obama announced a new initiative Monday affecting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid that will allow college students and their families to apply earlier for federal...

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a Boston rally in 2013. Obama announced a Student Aid Bill of Rights Tuesday. PHOTO BY SARAH SIEGEL/DFP FILE PHOTO

Obama launches Student Aid Bill of Rights, reaches out to students

Felicia Gans March 16, 2015

After signing an executive order Tuesday for a Student Aid Bill of Rights intended to help students better finance their education, U.S. President Barack Obama has reached out to college students across...

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