Dollar$ & $ense November 2024
November 2024 Systematic Delays The delay in delivery of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, in conjunction with the implementation of the MyBU student services caused unexpected systematic delays, beyond the control of SFS, and even Boston University. Earlier in the summer, SFS provided estimated deliver dates of financial aid that were unfortunately not met. While those delays […]
Dollar$ & $ense September 2024
September 2024 Systemic Delays The delay in delivery of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, in conjunction with the implementation of the MyBU student services caused unexpected systematic delays, beyond the control of SFS, and even Boston University. Earlier in the summer, SFS provided estimated deliver dates of financial aid that were unfortunately not met. While those delays […]
Dollar$ & $ense August 2024
August 2024 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Update Boston University has received 2024-2025 FAFSAs. As we navigate through the implementation of FAFSA Simplification and Boston University’s new student information system, we are writing to provide an update on the delays in awarding financial aid for the Fall 2024 semester. Your fall bill may not include […]
Dollar$ & $ense July 2024
July 2024 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Update Boston University has received 2024-2025 FAFSAs. As we navigate through the implementation of FAFSA Simplification and Boston University’s new student information system, we are writing to provide an update on the delays in awarding financial aid for the Fall 2024 semester. Your fall bill may not include […]
Dollar$ & $ense: June 2024
June 2024 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Update Boston University has received 2024-2025 FAFSAs. You can check if BU has received your FAFSA on MyBU Student under To Dos (a received FAFSA will show as “Completed”). Please note that due to the ongoing issues with FAFSA processing there will be a delay before students receive financial aid awards as […]
Dollar$ & $ense: May 2024
May 2024 News to Know Ongoing 2024-2025 FAFSA Delays There continues to be delays with schools receiving completed 2024-2025 FAFSA submissions. SFS will review student eligibility for Federal student loans once we receive FAFSA data and will continue to update students on changes. We appreciate students’ understanding while Federal Student Aid (FSA) resolves the issue. […]
Dollar$ & $ense: February 2024
February 2024 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Now Available The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available! The 2024-2025 FAFSA includes a suite of new updates to improve the FAFSA filing experience for students. Due to the new structure of the FAFSA it is expected that there will be a delay in Boston University receiving complete 2024-2025 FAFSAs. SFS […]
Dollar$ & $ense: January 2024
January 2024 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Now Available The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available! The 2024-2025 FAFSA includes a suite of new updates to improve the FAFSA filing experience for students. Due to these new changes, there may be periods of time where the FAFSA is unavailable. You do not need to contact SFS to report […]
Dollar$ & $ense: December 2023
December 2023 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Release Delayed The Department of Education recently announced that the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be released by December 31 as the Department of Education continues to implement the updated and simplified FAFSA. This delay will not cause any issues with Spring 2024 financial aid but may impact when you […]
Dollar$ and $ense: November 2023
November 2023 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Available December 1 If you plan on using Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or Federal Graduate PLUS Loan funds during the 2024-2025 academic year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025), you will need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Please be aware that the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available in December as […]