Student Financial Services Handbook
Listed below are links that will take you to sections of our website to help you better understand financial management as you further your education at Boston University’s School of Public Health.
Determining Financial Need
This section outlines the purpose of financial assistance, the role played by Student Financial Services, the cost of attendance for the 2009-2010 academic year, need analysis methodologies and other aspects of determining financial need.
Applying for Financial Assistance
Topics in this section include information on different types of financial assistance available while attending The School of Public Health.
The Award Decision
In this section you will find information about the award decision process including notification, sources of assistance, appeals, and adjustments in financial assistance packages.
Application Timeline
You can view information about institutional applications, summer assistance, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and PROFILE in this section.
Maintaining a Positive Credit Profile
When applying for private loans, most private lenders require an independent credit review of student applicants. Here you will find information about creditworthiness, credit criteria, and credit reporting agencies.
Payment of Student Account
You can obtain information in this section about deadlines by which you must “officially register” each semester.
Refund Checks/Funds for Living Expenses
This section includes information on how to obtain funds once all promissory notes and loan checks have been signed and posted to your account.
Leaving School
You should review this section if you borrowed an institutional and/or federal loan, and are graduating or leaving school.
Loan and Scholarship Information
This section contains information about institutional, federal, state and other alternative loans and scholarships.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
You can obtain information in this section relating to programs available to help you with repayment of your educational loans.
Financial Planning Bibliography
This section is designed to assist you in learning about the principles of personal finance.
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