I usually don't post a ton on here, but I'm really stressed. My household income is way under 30k, and I live with a single parent. For the last fall and spring semesters, I didn't have to pay anything due to a one-time, outside scholarship I had through this foundation. I wasn't aware of this, and I recently found out since financial aid got back to me super late (though I understand since it's busy during this time).

I recently emailed the financial aid department and they said I'll have to pay a certain amount for both the fall and spring semesters. I'm going to be a sophomore for fall 2026 and the next semester. I repeatedly told them that the cost is way above what I can pay due to being low-income and all, and I can't submit an appeal because my financial situation hasn't changed since last year.

I honestly don't know what to do, since I really need to continue pursuing an education here. I don't want to take a leave of absence and graduate a year late, and I also don't think applying to private scholarships can help me at this point, since the payment deadline for continuing students is in August (I think).

To make matters worse, I don't qualify for student loans due to my financial situation. I'm worried because students in my situation usually can't be successful without college, and even if I could be, I don't have the means right now. My whole family is struggling, so any tips or advice would be super helpful.

My advisor who is not in the engineering department said that I can take Intro to Computer Science, and those credits will transfer over and I would no longer need to take ENGEK-125 Intro to Programming for Engineers when I do transfer to the College of Engineering. Is this correct?

Another question: with the classes in the photo attached, will I be behind, and will I be able to transfer to the College of Engineering in the Spring semester?

Hi, Everyone,

I'm an incoming first year at BU, so please excuse me if the things that I'm about to ask seem a bit obvious.

I'm trying to figure out how to pay for BU right now, and under the "Accept/Decline Awards" section on the BU dashboard, it doesn't say anything about unsubsidized or subsidized loans. When I completed my FAFSA, it said that I was qualified for federal direct loans up to $5,500. Since federal loans aren't stated in my financial aid package, does this mean that I'm not able to borrow federal loans to pay for BU? I'm asking this because I saw somewhere that financial aid packages typically state or include federal loans.

Also, (this is probably not the right subreddit to ask this, apologies but I'm desperate) if unsubsidized/subsidized loans aren't enough to cover the cost of BU, the next step would be to take out parent plus loans, right? Then, if the parent plus loans still aren't enough, I would move on to BU's monthly payment plan to cover the rest?

Finally, I'm nervous about the upcoming fall bill. If I'm able to get in contact with BU's student financial office, would I be able to waive the late fee in case my bill is late?

Hi! Just wondering if discussion for ME302 Eng Mech2, ME303 fluid, ME304 thermo and ME305 mechanics of materials is required? thanks

I was assigned into a forced triple in Claflin Hall. Does anyone have any pics of what it would look like? I can't find anything online. I heard there's only 2 desks.... If anyone knows if there is a pair of bunk beds and another lofted or just 3 separate lofted beds pls lmk. Also what about closets? I assume there is just 2 or smth. Help me out

Hey all, subleasing my room in a house on Sawyer Terrace in Allston for the year. Looking for male

• Rent: $1,333/month, utilities included
• Term: year-long lease Sep 1
• Room: private bedroom in a 6-bed / 3-bath house
• Housemates: 6 others, all guys
• Looking for: a male subletter (all-guys house)
• Location: Allston, right by the BU track and tennis center, easy to the Green Line B and the 57/66 buses into the city

Photos below. DM me with any questions.

I will lose health insurance coverage through my mother’s health insurance plan effective 9-1-26. I applied for a SHIP waiver so I could then appeal the coast and hopefully get SHIP covered by the university (I’m a BU Promise student). However, my waiver was approved so there is no denial and subsequent coast to appeal. Should I rescind my waiver? There wasn’t an option to indicate I’m losing coverage on 9-1-26 on the waiver. I talked to Gallagher but the woman I spoke with didn’t sou d confident about my next steps. Please help. How does I get denied for the SHIP waiver so I can appeal and get SHIP for free? Thank you in advance.

Hi! I’m (F) currently in a Bay State Brownstone double (next to Marciano) and am looking to swap into a single, preferably in Towers, Warren, Bay State Road, West Campus, or HoJo.

If anyone is interested in a direct swap for Fall 2026-Spring 2027, or knows someone who might be, please let me know! I’d really appreciate any help. Thanks!

Has anyone's work study not been added to the 26-27 portal? Worked a work study job past 2 years so was curious as to when it will be added.

has anyone taken CGS elementary statistics with andy andres or just has taken it? (MA113). im a COM student and have never taken a class in CGS. wondering if it will be an easier class than taking math in CAS?

does anyone have any experience getting off the waitlist for dublin pre law study abroad?? i thought applying a month after the opening date was fine bc the deadline is in OCTOBER, but even submitting early July I just got waitlisted and study abroad is very unhelpful with any information. please let me know if anyone knows anything!

I got accepted into Wentworth Institute of Technology masters of cs And Bu met for cs. could anyone tell me about Met CS. Ps I did undergrad at BU

Duration: 1 September 2026- 31 August 2027

Address: Brighton( Residential area)

- Room 1 on floor 1 ( $1100) - you will only share bathroom with another girl

Floor 1: Balcony, Two living rooms, kitchen, laundry, a bathroom and 2 beds

Floor 2: 4 bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom

- Dishwasher, Oven, Microwave, Large Living room and kitchen space.

- In unit laundry

- 3 mins away from Bus stop

- 21 mins away via transit from BU Questrom and 28 mins walk from BC

Let me know if anyone is interested. offlease!

has anyone taken communication research method with xiaoya jiang? i’m scared because her reviews are not good and i really need to get an A- in the class

I’m an incoming freshman and I have like $10k saved up(will be a decent amount more by the end of summer), but I’m looking to invest some of it. I plan on eating at the dining hall as much as possible.
I’ve been looking through posts and all I see is people either saying like $50-100 or like $2000 per month, which both just seem a little unrealistic.
I feel like my only major expense would be going out and stuff like that, so what’s a realistic and safe amount of money I should save?

If universities think a $20K merit scholarship actually makes a master’s degree affordable, they’re seriously out of touch. This is exactly why people assume “big” schools support students who need it, when in reality, they don’t. You apply, get accepted, feel proud for a moment… then reality hits. The total cost climbs toward $200K, and suddenly it’s not an opportunity rather than a dead end. Even worse, programs advertised as “one year” somehow turn into two once you’re in the process.
Now you can come and say didn’t you know before you applied? Yeah, even if I did so what or if I did not so what?
Sharing cuz I’m so frustrated especially when students have no other options rather than withdrawing. Don’t you think MA programs should be run differently? What would you do when you wanted to study in one of the top universities or the one you wanted to but you just can’t afford lol.
Speaking from an immigrant voice!
I won’t tolerate any negative message!

Hi!

I am a 23F BU alum who recently got accepted into the Northeastern MSCS program. I am looking for 2 female roommates to sign a lease on a brookline apartment. Rent would be roughly $1750/mo + utilities, or split however we decide. DM if interested and I can send u my insta to chat!

Details about the apartment:

- down the street from hot spots like brookline booksmith, maruichi select, LA Burdick on coolidge corner

- laundry in apartment building

- down the street from trader joes and star market

- usps, fedex and an urgent care all within walking distance

- near the longwood medical area

- 3 min walk from St. Paul Station

- 3 BR 1 BA 1125 sq ft.

Roommate preferences:

- 21+ (21 yrs - 25 yrs)

- Moderately - Super clean and open to deep cleaning apartment at least 2-4x/mo (in collaboration/ cleaning schedule)

- Not loud on weekday nights

I've posted about this before, but some things have worked out! Not officially affiliated with BU yet, but it's in the works for next year.

We are a group of Boston University students building an independent collegiate club rowing team. While our members are Boston University students, this team is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially recognized by Boston University. We are organizing independently to create an opportunity for students who want to row together.

Because rowing costs are charged on a per-rower basis, expenses add up quickly. To keep the program affordable as we get started, we plan to hold one practice session each week at a boathouse in the Boston area.

Funds raised will go directly toward covering rowing session fees and, as we grow, registering with USRowing to establish a sustainable foundation for the team.

We truly appreciate any support as we work to launch this independent, student-led club rowing team and establish a lasting rowing community among Boston University students.

If you're a Boston University student interested in joining as a rower or coxswain, we'd love to hear from you! Please fill out our interest form here: interest form!

I am looking for a girl to sublet my room in an all girls 4 bedroom 2 bath apartment in Allston. The apartment is pretty renovated with dishwasher and laundry in building. Rent is $1140 and you don’t need to pay any of the utility fees. Let me know if you’re interested or want more details!

Hey guys,

I wanted to come on here and ask if anyone is looking for roommates for the Sydney Abroad semester in Spring 2027 (I’m a class of 2029 MechE). I also wanted to ask prior students/alumni who did this program to give me their thoughts on how life went what they did in and out of classes there in Sydney. And, any suggestions for teachers/classes to take there and any study strategies maybe. A lot of yap sorry about that but anything you guys got, let me know!

Thanks

I’m moving into an off campus apartment in the fall, it’s one of the apartments along Harvard Ave (not alpha management)!! I havent been able to find many reviews so if anyone has experience living there I’d love to hear about it. For more context it’s opposite the CVS