Special Circumstances
Do you feel that your family’s situation isn’t addressed by questions on the financial aid application or wasn’t taken into account by the aid decision? For example, your family income may have been recently reduced. Or you may be uncertain how to complete the applications if your parents are divorced, separated, or can’t be reached for financial information.
We want to do all we can to take your particular circumstances into consideration. Click the links below to learn how to bring your situation to our attention.
- If I need more financial aid, can I request it? How to request reconsideration of a need-based financial aid decision by submitting an appeal with the required documentation.
- What if my parents’ income has been reduced? How to apply for aid after a parent loses a job, has a substantial loss of income, becomes disabled, or dies.
- My parents aren’t together. How do I apply for aid? How to apply for financial aid when your parents are separated, divorced, or were never married to each other.
- What if I can’t provide the required financial information from one or both parents?How to request a waiver of the BU requirement that need-based aid applicants provide parental information.
- What happens if I withdraw or take a leave of absence? How your financial aid will be affected when you withdraw from BU or take a leave of absence.
