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Low-income students at institutions of higher education face a variety of social obstacles in addition to their financial limitations. A group of BU students are leading a campaign to raise awareness for this systemic issue. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Low-income students say being poor makes paying for college hard — and having a social life harder

Shannon Larson May 2, 2018
Growing up in the Bronx provided a safe haven for Pamela Munoz. Fiscal challenges among the borough’s inhabitants were not uncommon, and cultural backgrounds were diverse, bringing life to the community’s largely impoverished population.
Protesters gather at Marsh Plaza on the afternoon of March 1 to fight recent domestic and foreign actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Campus News Coverage Preview

Alana Levene June 7, 2017

The 2016-17 Boston University school year was one marked by student advocacy. The 2016 presidential election spurred dialogue up and down Commonwealth Avenue, and student activists raised their voices...

The Student Curriculum Committee hosts a forum Wednesday evening at the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss the recent 3.4 percent increase in tuition and fees for the 2017-18 academic year. PHOTO BY ASHLEY GRIFFIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student groups discuss recent tuition hikes

Jacqueline Contreras April 27, 2017

Twenty-five students held a forum to discuss tuition increases for the 2017-18 school year at Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences on Wednesday evening. The forum was hosted in collaboration...

EDITORIAL: Student activism embodies ideals of democracy

EDITORIAL: Student activism embodies ideals of democracy

Editors March 23, 2017

Boston University’s campus is very familiar with activism. Divest BU regularly sends students to President Robert Brown’s office, hoping to have a meeting with him. #PoorAtAPrivateUniversity, which...

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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...

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...

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...

Dev Blair, a sophomore in the College of Fine Arts, introduced the social media campaign #PoorAtAPrivateUniversity to Boston University to spotlight how colleges like BU can relieve the financial burden for low-income students. PHOTO BY ADRIANA DIAZ/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU student group voices tuition concerns, university hopes for communication, understanding

Samantha J. Gross September 8, 2016

Kailynn Palaima is not returning to Boston University. The former College of General Studies freshman and Gamma Phi Beta sister owes BU approximately $36,000, money she took out as student loans. Palaima...

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