{"id":96940,"date":"2024-02-11T12:04:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T17:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?p=96940"},"modified":"2024-02-11T12:04:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T17:04:37","slug":"dollar-ense-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/2024\/02\/11\/dollar-ense-february-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Dollar$ &#038; $ense: February 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>February 2024<\/b><\/h1>\n<h4><span><strong>News to Know<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>2024-2025 FAFSA Now Available<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw PanoWQ\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">The<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.gov%2Fh%2Fapply-for-aid%2Ffafsa&amp;design=DAF7Y5N4tj8&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">2024-2025 FAFSA is now available!<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\">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 does not anticipate this will impact financial aid awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">If you wish to receive Federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year you will need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Join SFS for a Session this Spring!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"cX4FAw\">\n<div class=\"zVYp3w\">\n<div class=\"pTC3Qw\" lang=\"en\">\n<div class=\"DF_utQ _0xkaeQ\">\n<div class=\"_0yZ6Qg N0VbIw\">\n<div lang=\"en\" class=\"AdBbhQ hGbcYA\">\n<p class=\"cgHgbA pYZEjA Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Check out our calendar of events for Spring and sign up for reminders<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumc.bu.edu%2Fosfs%2Fflp%2Fpresentations%2Fsfs-event-interest-page%2F&amp;design=DAF7Y5N4tj8&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">on our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Kindros Online Financial Platform Featured in BU Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Check out the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Farticles%2F2024%2Fkindros-helps-bu-students-achieve-financial-well-being%2F&amp;design=DAF7Y5N4tj8&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">BU Today article<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\">from Jan 29 to learn more about the benefits of Kindros and how it is being utilized with BUMC students! And be sure to<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumc.bu.edu%2Fosfs%2Fflp%2Fkindros%2F&amp;design=DAF7Y5N4tj8&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">sign up for Kindros<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>to boost your financial wellbeing!<\/span><\/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>Get Real-Time Assistance with LiveChat!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw PanoWQ\">We\u2019re here to help! With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/contact-us\/\">LiveChat<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\">To speak with an SFS staff member, simply tell BUzz that you want to \u201cSpeak with a Representative\u201d in the bottom right corner of our website during LiveChat hours. LiveChat is currently available on the following days and times:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"yL4mFA\">\n<li class=\"Xp24Nw _bsDhw cgHgbA nxe3IQ _4c44Ng\">Wednesdays \u2013 3:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM EST<\/li>\n<li class=\"Xp24Nw _bsDhw cgHgbA nxe3IQ _4c44Ng\">Thursdays \u2013 11:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM EST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<div class=\"cX4FAw\">\n<div class=\"zVYp3w\">\n<div class=\"pTC3Qw\" lang=\"en\">\n<div class=\"DF_utQ _0xkaeQ\">\n<div class=\"_0yZ6Qg N0VbIw\">\n<div lang=\"en\" class=\"AdBbhQ hGbcYA\">\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<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>SFS Presents: Financial Building Blocks: Saving, and Investing with Stephen Martiros<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw PanoWQ\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Date &amp; Time &#8211;<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Tuesday, February 20, 5:30 \u2013 6:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Location \u2013<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>INS 110, Instructional Building, BUMC &amp; Virtual<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Sponsors \u2013<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Student Financial Services, FGLI-MED, GMS Student Life<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Presenter<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\">\u2013 Stephen Martiros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"yL4mFA\">\n<li class=\"Xp24Nw _bsDhw cgHgbA nxe3IQ _4c44Ng\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Founder of Kindros online financial wellness platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Xp24Nw _bsDhw cgHgbA nxe3IQ _4c44Ng\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Wealth management expert with 30+ years of experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Take charge of your financial health! Stephen will discuss the merits of the Kindros online financial knowledge center and provide the BUMC community with financial tips and resources including how to manage earning and investing. Sign up for<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumc.bu.edu%2Fosfs%2Fflp%2Fpresentations%2Fsfs-event-interest-page%2F&amp;design=DAF7Y5N4tj8&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">event reminders on our website<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\">!<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA L7Ipcg\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Refreshments provided<\/span><\/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>AAMC First Tools &amp; Webinars for Medical Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw PanoWQ\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">AAMC offers events created specifically to provide medical students with financial resources for your time during and after medical school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cgHgbA nxe3IQ Xp24Nw\"><span class=\"OYPEnA\">This month\u2019s webinar,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Learn About Our Resident Section of the &#8220;Guide to Money Management and Student Loans&#8221;,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA\">will review AAMC\u2019s Student Loan guide and how to succeed financially while in residency. The webinar is at 2 PM EST on January 26.<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=DAF4wW8KFVA&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">Register for the webinar here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Money Saving Tip!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA\">Avoid the hassle of driving and high parking costs. Most students qualify for the BlueBikes<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Fbluebikes.com%2Fpricing%2Fincome-eligible-program&amp;design=DAF7Y5N4tj8&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">income-based membership<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>of $50\/year which includes use of the new ebikes! Several bike stations<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/link?target=https%3A%2F%2Faccount.bluebikes.com%2Fmap&amp;design=DAF7Y5N4tj8&amp;accessRole=viewer&amp;linkSource=document\" target=\"_blank\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" class=\"OYPEnA\">are located around<\/a><span class=\"OYPEnA\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>the medical campus.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 2024 News to Know 2024-2025 FAFSA Now Available The\u00a02024-2025 FAFSA is now available!\u00a0The 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. 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