How is need based financial aid at BU?

sms122397
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:07:10 +0000

I don’t want to put a damper on things, but 90k might give you less aid than you hope. That doesn’t mean you won’t get any though! Also, again, they DON’T guarantee to meet full need. Basically it works like this:
If they REALLY want you (as in, your app is amazing with scores, GPA, EC’s, etc.), they will try to meet almost all of your need if they can.
If they kind of want you, they will def. give you aid, but it may not be as much as you need/hoped for.
If they’ll accept you, but really couldn’t care less is you attend (sorry to sound harsh), they’ll give you little to no aid, EVEN IF you have a low EFC. Yes, they will expect you to pay out of pocket.

I take this info from how it was explained to me by a finaid worker.

If it makes you feel better, I asked the same thing when I applied, and a lot of people said I would likely be screwed and not get anything. I actually got a great package in the end, the only thing I’m really paying for is housing. So don’t completely rule it out, just keep things in perspective.