View a Student Budget

The Student Budget Summary page in MyBU Student allows staff users to view a student’s annual budget/cost of attendance broken down by budget categories. Training resources assume that the user understands the budget process and the various categories that are used to build a student’s budget/cost of attendance.

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Introduction

Please note that this resource includes information related to Federal Financial Aid policies which are liable to change. Staff maintaining this documentation will update terminology, links, or processes in accordance with new information as it becomes available in conjunction with Student Information System updates. This guide identifies salient details regarding the usage of MyBU Student and is designed to be used in conjunction to Financial Aid Procedures and Processes.

The Student Budget Summary page provides budget information by semester including the student’s cost of attendance: the amount allocated for books, transportation, tuition and fees, housing, and other expenses. Staff will assess awards and budget calculation in multiple use cases, including:

  • The student has requested a new loan or an increase to an existing loan
  • The student has appealed a financial aid award
  • The student is using a Consortium Agreements

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