Dollar$ & $ense: March 2024
March 2024
News to Know
BU Expects to Receive 24-25 FAFSA Starting Mid-March
FAFSA filers were recently notified by the Department of Education that 2024-2025 FAFSA data would be sent to schools starting in mid-March with submitted records being sent throughout March & April. You can check your FAFSA status on MyBU Student as we expect to start receiving completed FAFSAs in the coming weeks.
Not sure if you’ve filed already? Log in to studentaid.gov to check your account activity for completed applications.
Loan Exit Counseling Requirement
Graduating Federal student loan borrowers are required to complete Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling. This can be done electronically at StudentAid.gov. If you have questions join us virtually in April to talk loan repayment strategies.
If you have institutional loans you will receive a separate email from SFS with steps to complete BU loan exit counseling.
Join SFS for a Session this Spring!
Check out our calendar of events for Spring and sign up for reminders on our website.
Looking for on-campus housing*? Graduate Housing application available in March
Looking to live in Fenway Campus or Charles River Campus graduate housing? Keep an eye out for BU Housing’s graduate application opening in mid-March. Housing selection is first-come, first-serve and very limited so do not delay! *medical students can contact Student Affairs for MSR housing questions.
BUMC’s 2024 Housing Guide, built with reviews from current BUMC students, is now available! Find more info on neighborhoods, best values, and landlord/property ratings.
Visit our Housing Resources website for housing information, handling roommates and landlords, and living in Boston without ruining the budget.
Scholarship Opportunities
Our Scholarship page includes BU and BUMC specific scholarships, school-specific scholarships, various service-based scholarships such as the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Military Health Professions Scholarship Programs, and scholarship search sites.
Get Real-Time Assistance with LiveChat!
We’re here to help! With LiveChat you can get one-on-one assistance with your medical campus financial aid and housing resource questions without needing to call or visit our office.
To speak with an SFS staff member, simply tell BUzz that you want to “Speak with a Representative” in the bottom right corner of our website during LiveChat hours. LiveChat is currently available on the following days and times:
- Wednesdays – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
- Thursdays – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Questions?
Speak with SFS!
We have Zoom virtual office hours available to all BUMC students throughout the week. Stop by Student Financial Services in suite B-401 in the Robinson Building where you can meet with an SFS staff member in-person Monday through Friday. You can also reach us by phone at 617-358-6550.
SFS Presents: All About Renting in Boston with Steve Handler, Beacon Realty Properties LLC
Date & Time – Friday, March 8, 12 – 1 PM
Location – Virtual
Does the thought of searching for housing in Boston seem daunting? Join Housing Resources on Friday, March 8 from 12-1 PM to learn more about finding a place to live and the rental experience in Boston. Our guest speaker Steve Handler provides great advice, based on his extensive years of experience in the Boston rental market. The event will be held virtually using the following Zoom link
AccessLex Financial Education Resources
AccessLex is a non-profit that offers free financial education resources to help students and recent grads manage their finances and loan repayment. Their webinar, The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayment, provides all the info needed to feel confident about loan repayment. You can also set up free 1:1 meetings with their Accredited Financial Counselors to discuss your specific financial situation and goals.
AAMC First Tools & Webinars for Medical Students
AAMC offers events created specifically to provide medical students with financial resources for your time during and after medical school.
This month’s webinar, Learn About Our Resident Section of the “Guide to Money Management and Student Loans”, will review AAMC’s Student Loan guide and how to succeed financially while in residency. The webinar is at 2 PM EST on January 26. Register for the webinar here.