{"id":96012,"date":"2023-12-10T18:34:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T23:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?p=96012"},"modified":"2023-12-10T18:34:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T23:34:39","slug":"dollar-ense-december-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/2023\/12\/10\/dollar-ense-december-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Dollar$ &#038; $ense: December 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>December 2023<\/b><\/h1>\n<h4><span><strong>News to Know<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>2024-2025 FAFSA Release Delayed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw PanoWQ\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">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.<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA L7Ipcg\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">This delay will not cause any issues with Spring 2024 financial aid but may impact when you can submit your FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">For more information on the simplified FAFSA for 2024-2025, please visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.gov%2Fannouncements-events%2Ffafsa-support&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">Federal Student Aid site.<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.gov%2Fannouncements-events%2Ffafsa-support&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA L7Ipcg\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2024-2025 Housing Guide Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are launching a short, anonymous survey to obtain information about current students\u2019 housing experiences. This information will be included in a housing guide created by VeryApt, a startup in the real estate technology industry, and made available to all admitted and current students to help them locate housing that best suits their needs.<\/p>\n<p>Students are asked to complete the following survey:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veryapt.com\/survey\/d36cde7f-2718-4cb0-8eef-e621aac4247b\/\">BU Graduate Medical Sciences \u2013 2024 Housing Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please take a few minutes to share your insights with the next generation of students and your own classmates. Let us know if you have any questions and thank you in advance for your participation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Boost your financial health on your own time with Kindros<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SFS is excited to announce Kindros, the online<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3LeKNsb\">financial knowledge center<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>developed for BUMC students. This interactive platform covers everything from budgeting to retirement and includes readings, quizzes, planning tools, and additional resources. Check it out at <a href=\"https:\/\/bumc.kindros.com\/\">https:\/\/bumc.kindros.com\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span>Scholarship Opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3EvPg6l\">Scholarship page<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>includes BU and BUMC specific scholarships, school-specific scholarships, various service-based scholarships such as the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/nhsc.hrsa.gov\/\">National Health Service Corps (NHSC)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and Military Health Professions Scholarship Programs, and scholarship search sites.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Financial Wellness Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA\">In addition to our own financial knowledge center,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fbumc.kindros.com&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">Kindros<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\">SFS works with some great organizations that provide students with all the info needed to succeed financially during and after school.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumc.bu.edu%2Fosfs%2Folp&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">Check out our Financial Wellness page<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>for all the available resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Federal Student Loan Repayment and Interest Rate Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA pYZEjA Xp24Nw PanoWQ\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">The Department of Education\u2019s student loan repayment pause and temporary 0% interest rates have ended \u2013 interest accrual resumed on September 1 and Federal loan repayment resumed on October 1. Information and FAQs can be found on the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.gov%2Fannouncements-events%2Fcoronavirus&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">Federal Student Aid website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA pYZEjA Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Please be aware that while currently enrolled at least half-time (generally 6 credits) you do not need to make payments on your student loans; however, interest has started to accrue on Federal loans. You can find a summary of your Federal student loans and interest rates by logging into the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.gov&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">StudentAid.gov website.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><span>Questions?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Speak with SFS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have Zoom<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/contact-us\/\">virtual office hours<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>available to all BUMC students throughout the week. Stop by Student Financial Services in<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/contact-us\/\">suite B-401<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>in the Robinson Building where you can meet with an SFS staff member in-person Monday through Friday.\u00a0 You can also reach us by phone at 617-358-6550.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Spring Living Expense Refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"cX4FAw\">\n<div class=\"zVYp3w\">\n<div class=\"pTC3Qw\" lang=\"en\">\n<div class=\"DF_utQ _0xkaeQ\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"_0yZ6Qg N0VbIw\">\n<div lang=\"en\" class=\"AdBbhQ hGbcYA\">\n<p class=\"cgHgbA pYZEjA Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Financial aid will first be applied toward the balance on your student account. Any excess funds will be left as a credit for you to request a refund by following<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fstudentaccountingservices%2Fresources%2Frefunds%2F&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">these instructions<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>. **Please note, SFS is unable to process refund requests before your first day of spring classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>AAMC First<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA\">AAMC offers events created specifically to provide medical students with financial resources for your time during and after medical school. For a list of upcoming events you can visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents-residents.aamc.org%2Ffinancial-aid%2Fupcoming-webinars&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">AAMC FIRST site.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>AccessLex Financial Education Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA\">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,<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA L7Ipcg\"> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.accesslex.org%2Fsearch%3Fkeywords%3DThe%2BRoad%2Bto%2BZero%253A%2BA%2BStrategic%2BApproach%2Bto%2BStudent%2BLoan%2BRepayment&amp;design=DAF2Uh3dOoY&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan Repayment<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\">, 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduce Your Internet Bill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/acp\">Affordable Connectivity Program<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(ACP) can provide a discount of up to $30 per month towards internet service for students and families who may qualify. Those who currently receive SNAP benefits qualify for the ACP. Other eligibility requirements and the application can be found on the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/acp\">Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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