<p>Does your D have a non-custodial parent? If so, then BU takes that into acct.</p>
<p>Also, BU is a CSS school, so your FAFSA EFC doesn’t really matter. Do you have home equity or anything?</p>
<p>BU is a huge school for a private. That’s one reason why they don’t give great aid. They’re operating almost like a public in regard to aid.</p>
<p>“to take on such enormous debt”</p>
<p>Oh my…do NOT take on big debt. So NOT worth it. You’ll regret it. What is your D’s likely career and what will she likely be earning upon graduation?</p>