File your CSS Profile and allow 3 - 5 business days for it to be received at BU. For BU undergraduate aid use school code 3087. For BU Medical School aid, use school code 3116. CSS will send you an acknowledgement verifying that your application was sent to us. If your Social Security number as listed on your PROFILE matches your Social Security number on record with BU your Profile will be added to your BU financial aid application.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The FAFSA is required to apply for any federal financial aid. File your FAFSA online at http://www.bu.edu/finaid/apply/profile-fafsa/. If filed recently, allow 3 – 5 business days for your FAFSA information to be received at Boston University (school code 002130). The FAFSA processor will send you a Student Aid Report (SAR) confirming that they have sent your FAFSA information to BU. If the SAR instructs you to take additional action steps, BU will be unable to process your FAFSA and it will remain incomplete until you have fully complied with all instructions. If your Social Security number as listed on your FAFSA matches your Social Security number on record with Boston University your FAFSA will be added to your BU financial aid application.

Please submit all of the W-2 forms received by your parent(s) for the 2021 tax year. Be sure to include your name and Boston University ID number on each form submitted.

Please submit all of the W-2 forms received by you for the 2021 tax year. Be sure to include your Boston University ID number on each form submitted.

Provide signed 2021 parent federal income tax returns, with all schedules. Copies of your parents’ tax returns are required even if your parent(s) e-filed with the IRS and even if you elected to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when you completed your FAFSA.

Please submit all schedules (including Schedule C) filed with your/your parents’ recent tax year Federal Income Tax Return. Be sure to include your name and Boston University ID number on the front page of the schedule.

Please submit all schedules (including Schedule E) filed with your/your parents’ recent tax year Federal Income Tax Return. Be sure to include your name and Boston University ID number on the front page of the schedule.

Student Income Confirmation for BU

Provide signed 2021 student federal income tax returns. The quickest method to submit student income verification to BU is to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) when you complete or revise your FAFSA.

Application Supplement for Midyear Financial Aid

Application Supplement for Midyear Financial Aid - we will begin our review of Midyear requests in early November.

Prior Bachelor's Degree

You indicated on your FAFSA that you already received a bachelor’s degree. If that response is incorrect, correct your Student Aid Report (SAR) online at www.fafsa.gov. If you already earned a bachelor’s degree, you are ineligible for federal grants, including Federal Pell and SEOG grants, and Boston University need-based scholarships.

IRS Form 1040X (Amended Tax Return)

You indicated on your FAFSA that you or your parent(s) filed an amended tax return. Provide the signed 2021 Form 1040X (amended tax return). Be sure to include your Boston University ID number on the submitted form. Entering first-year and transfer students; submit documents via the MyBU portal. Enrolled students; submit documents through Proverifier+ .

Parent Income Verification for Federal Financial Aid

You have been selected by the Department of Education for federal verification. Provide 2021 parent IRS Tax Return Transcript or, for non-filers, a signed Parent Income Verification Form. No documentation is required if you elected to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when you completed your FAFSA.

Student Income Verification for Federal Financial Aid

You have been selected by the Department of Education for federal verification. Provide 2021 student IRS Tax Return Transcript or, for non-filers, a signed Student Income Verification Form. No documentation is required if you elected to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when you completed your FAFSA.

Federal Direct Loan Entrance Counseling

Federal regulations require that all first-time Federal Direct Loan borrowers complete an entrance counseling session prior to the crediting of loan funds to a student's account. Promptly complete this requirement on-line at http://www.bu.edu/finaid/. Loan funds will be cancelled if you delay completion of this requirement. Once cancelled, we cannot guarantee that another Direct Loan could be processed to replace those funds, and you would bear full responsibility for any unpaid charges that revert to your student account. Allow 48 hours for your record to be updated once you have completed this requirement.

Household Member Listing

You have been selected by the Department of Education for federal verification. The Household Member Listing form is required. Complete and submit the form as indicated in the instructions on the form.

Parent Income Tax Non-filer Status Verification

You have been selected by the Department of Education for federal verification and you have indicated that you did not file a 2021 federal income tax return. Provide 2021 parent IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter by requesting an IRS Tax Return Transcript from the IRS.

Student Income Tax Non-filer Status Verification

You have been selected by the Department of Education for federal verification and you have indicated that you did not file a 2021 federal income tax return. Provide 2021 student IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter by requesting an IRS Tax Return Transcript from the IRS.

Information you reported on the FAFSA suggests that you meet the federal dependency status criteria to be considered for federal aid as an independent student. That information must be verified. Download the Verification of Student Dependency Status form, complete and submit it to BU Financial Assistance.

Now that you have submitted the CSS Profile and provided information about yourself and the parent you live with most, you must also have the parent you do not primarily live with provide their information on their Profile. To do so, they create a separate Profile account and login. You can email them a link to the Profile application from your Profile dashboard. Their "noncustodial" parent information will be appended to your CSS Profile after they submit it. If getting a CSS Profile from your other (noncustodial) parent is impossible learn about filing a CSS Profile Waiver Request at http://www.bu.edu/finaid/apply/special-circumstances/parents-not-married/.

We received your request for a waiver of the requirement that a CSS Profile be provided by the parent you do not live with primarily; your "noncustodial" parent. If your request is approved, this element of your application will not be required. If it is not approved, you will need to arrange for your noncustodial parent to complete their CSS Profile. To do so, they create a separate Profile account and login. You can email them a link to the Profile application from your Profile dashboard.

Citizenship Documentation

Submit documentation of your citizenship status to the BU Financial Assistance. Acceptable documentation includes one of the following:

• Document indicating U.S. citizenship: U.S. birth certificate, signed U.S. passport or passport card, certificate of citizenship, naturalization, or birth abroad
• Permanent Resident Card: I-551 (front and back)
• Departure Record: I-94 or CBP I-94A. Must be stamped “Processed for I-551” with expiration date or “Temporary Form I-551” with appropriate information filled in.
• Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV), which serves as a temporary I-551.

Go to http://www.bu.edu/finaid/eligibility/citizenship/ for more information.

Contact us

BU Financial Assistance received correspondence from you or your parent(s) regarding your financial aid application. The information included in it will be given full consideration when your application is reviewed.

Veteran's Affairs Match

Submit a copy of your DD214 showing that your separation from the military was under honorable conditions and that the reason for your separation was satisfactory. Also contact the VA to resolve this discrepancy and have the VA records updated to prevent further match problems.

Federal Identity Verification

You have been selected by the Department of Education for federal verification. The Federal Identity Verification and Statement of Educational Purpose is required. Complete and submit the form as indicated in the instructions on the form.

Department of Education Referral Match

Contact the U.S. Department of Education at 800-433-3243 to obtain official documentation that your status has been resolved.

Anti-Drug Abuse Act

On your FAFSA you were asked, “Have you been convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offence that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (such as grants, loans, or work-study)?” If you left this question “blank” you must provide a response as a correction on your Student Aid Report (SAR). If you responded “Yes” refer to your SAR or visit fafsa.gov for specific instructions, or call the federal processor at 800-433-3243. BU cannot proceed with your financial aid application until this is resolved.

Submit a signed copy of your Social Security card. Submit a copy of your birth certificate if your Student Aid Report indicates a discrepancy with your date of birth. Contact the Social Security Administration office to resolve this discrepancy and have your Social Security records updated to prevent FAFSA/Social Security data match problems in the future.

You have reached your annual or aggregate Direct Loan borrowing limit, or you are in default and/or you owe a repayment on a federal fund, or you are nearing your Pell Grant lifetime eligibility cap. Submit official documentation that your loan default or federal funding overpayment status has been cleared. If you have reached your aggregate loan limit, you are not eligible for additional Direct Loan funds. Refer to your Student Aid Report for instructions on who you should contact. If this does not apply to you, contact us.

Submit a copy of your Selective Service Registration Acknowledgment. Contact Selective Service online at www.sss.gov, or call 847-688-6888. If you believe that you are exempt from the registration requirement, that you have already registered, or to resolve any other problems regarding your registration status please contact BU Financial Assistance. If you have questions about the requirement that you register to be eligible for financial aid go to: http://www.bu.edu/finaid/eligibility/selective-service/.

BU Financial Assistance has received an appeal for reconsideration from you or your parent(s) regarding our decision on your financial aid application. Appeals requests are individually reviewed in the order in which they are received. After careful consideration, a response will be issued.

The promissory note for your Massachusetts No Interest Loan must be completed and signed prior to loan funds being credited to your student account. You will be contacted by BU Financial Assistance when these notes are available for your signature. Failure to comply promptly will result in the cancellation of your loan. Once cancelled, we cannot guarantee that another loan will be offered to replace those funds, and you would bear full responsibility for any unpaid charges that revert to your student account.

The promissory note for your Federal Perkins Loan must be correctly completed and signed prior to loan funds being credited to your student account. You will be contacted by BU Financial Assistance when these notes are available for your signature. Failure to comply promptly will result in the cancellation of your loan. Once cancelled, we cannot guarantee that another Perkins Loan will be offered to replace those funds, and you would bear full responsibility for any unpaid charges that revert to your student account.

Additional Documentation or Clarification

During our review of the information you reported on your financial aid application, we identified specific elements that require further documentation or clarification. For an explanation of exactly what you must provide, please refer to the letter recently sent to you or contact us.

A consortium agreement must be completed and returned to BU Financial Assistance (881 Commonwealth Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston MA 02215) prior to the start of the semester for which you will be enrolled at another institution in a program of study approved for Boston University credit. Download and print a copy of the “Consortium Agreement” form. Complete and submit the form as indicated in the instructions on the form.

Our records indicate that you have an outstanding balance on your BU student account. Your balance must be paid in full before you can be considered for financial aid for the upcoming academic year. Upon our review of your financial aid application, processing will be delayed until the balance is paid which may result in a reduction of your award. Questions regarding your account balance should be directed to Student Accounting Services at studenta@bu.edu or 617-353-2264.

Federal regulations require that an exit counseling session be completed by all Federal Direct Loan borrowers prior to graduation and/or separation from Boston University. Complete this requirement online at www.bu.edu/finaid. Boston University will withhold your diploma if you fail to complete this requirement. Allow 48 hours for your record to be updated once you have completed this requirement.

A consortium agreement must be completed and returned to BU Financial Assistance (881 Commonwealth Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston MA 02215) no later than two weeks prior to the start of the semester/term for which you will be enrolled at another institution in a program of study approved for Boston University credit. Download and print a copy of the “Consortium Agreement” form. Complete and submit the form as indicated in the instructions on the form.

You must complete the Massachusetts No Interest Loan Entrance Interview form before these loan funds can be credited to your student account. If you have not yet received your Entrance Interview form, please contact BU Financial Assistance at finaid@bu.edu or 617-353-2965.

You must complete the Massachusetts No Interest Loan Exit Interview requirement prior to leaving Boston University. You will receive information on this requirement at least one month prior to your scheduled graduation date. If you withdrew from Boston University, you are responsible for contacting BU Financial Assistance at finaid@bu.edu or 617-353-2965 to fulfill this requirement.

A Financial Aid Award notification was issued to you, but we have not received your acknowledgment of our offer. You must respond and acknowledge/decline each component of your award offer. Aid of any type cannot be credited to your student account until you take this action.

Your financial aid application is incomplete if you have unpaid charges from a prior term. Your award could be less if your balance is paid late. Check your account balance on the Student Account Inquiry tab. Questions should be directed to Student Accounting Services at studenta@bu.edu or 617-353-2264.

You must submit documentation that confirms your graduation from high school. Your current financial aid may be cancelled and you will be denied financial aid in the future if this documentation is not promptly received.

The School of Public Health Financial Aid Application is required to determine eligibility for federal and need-based institutional loans and scholarships. Parental data is not required for this application. Please contact osfs-sph@bu.edu with any questions.

Massachusetts No Interest Loan Default

Because our records indicate that you are in default on a Massachusetts No Interest Loan, you should promptly contact the MA Office of Student Financial Assistance at 617-391-6070. If you meet certain conditions you may be eligible for a deferment of your loan payments, which may enable you to bring your loan out of default status.

FASFA Correction

The federal processor was unable to process your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Refer to your Student Aid Report for instructions on completing the application process.

Institutional Promissory Note

Students who have been awarded an Institutional Loan must complete all paperwork and sign the Promissory Note(s) and/or Disclosures(s). It is imperative that you read and complete this process immediately to ensure timely disbursement of your loan(s) to your student account. Your loan(s) cannot be disbursed until all documents are accurately completed.

Noncustodial Parent Statement

You must provide a Noncustodial PROFILE Pre-Application Worksheet if your biological/adoptive parents are divorced, separated or were never married to each other. Your noncustodial parent must provide their income, asset, and other information on the form. Go to the "Special Circumstances" http://www.bu.edu/finaid/apply/special-circumstances/parents-not-married/ section of our website for more information. Contact BU Financial Assistance at finaid@bu.edu if you have misplaced the Noncustodial PROFILE Pre-Application Worksheet that was sent to you earlier or if you have questions.

Cost of Attendance Appeal Form

This form allows Student Financial Services (SFS) to review additional educational expenses incurred during your period of enrollment. You must already be receiving financial aid up to your cost of attendance (COA) and your expenses must exceed your predetermined living allowance for the academic year. All expenses listed on the form must be supported by proper documentation. SFS provides limited increases of the COA in compliance with federal regulations.

Your FAFSA has been selected by the US Department of Education for verification. Certain documents are required to complete verification and before your federal aid can be released. Submit required documents via ProVerifier+ – our vendor – as indicated at the ProVerifier+ portal.