Below you will find explanations of how certain circumstances may affect your application for financial aid. Loss of Parental Income How to apply for aid when a parent becomes unemployed, has a substantial reduction in earnings, becomes disabled, or dies. Parents Not Married to Each Other How to apply for aid when your parents are separated/divorced from each other or were never married to each other; custodial and noncustodial parent requirements. Parent Information Requirement Policy and Waiver Request BU policy summary regarding the requirement that applicants for BU grant provide parent information on the financial aid application, and how to appeal for a waiver of that requirement. Withdrawal and Leave of Absence How withdrawing or taking a leave of absence affects your financial aid. Appealing a Need-Based Financial Aid Decision How to request reconsideration because of a change in your family’s financial situation or other special circumstances. Loss of Parental Income Parents Not Married to Each Other Parent Information Requirement Policy and Waiver Request Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Appealing a Need-Based Financial Aid Decision

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