Good grades, however, may enhance a student's chance of receiving grant from a private source. We encourage students to pursue scholarship opportunities in their local communities. Opportunities for scholarships, awards and prizes available to enrolled students are described in the Boston University Office of Fellowships site. University need-based aid will not be adjusted when private scholarships are received unless total aid would exceed federal calculated need. The grant of students receiving solely merit-based University aid will be reduced only when aid from all sources exceeds the cost of attending Boston University.
Funds are limited.
Below are possible explanations for your not having received Work-Study. Your calculated financial need is lower than that of other recipients. All available FWS funds were awarded to students who completed their applications earlier. You receive a contingent award package based on your academic record. Although you may be an independent student, we require that information for consideration for limited University grant funds.