Budget Adjustments
The Student Budget is constructed to allow for standard education related expenses that most students experience. The University does understand that some students may have expenses that are higher than the standard budget.
We will work with you to determine if you have expenses that qualify according to federal regulations and University policy, but are not included in the standard budget. Please understand that the University is subject to the constraints imposed by the Department of Education in allowing expenses that meet the following criteria:
- directly related to the student’s education;
- incurred during the academic year;
- properly documented (receipt, invoice, lease, etc.)
Students should consult with the Law Financial Aid Office to determine whether or not the expense can be included in their budget. When practical, students are encouraged to speak with our office prior to incurring the expense.
The most common adjustments are for the following expenses:
- purchase of a computer - up to $2,500 during a student's program of study
- medical insurance costs (additional documentation not required for BU medical insurance)
- medical expenses not covered by insurance (will need a letter from student's doctor in addition to an invoice)
- child care expenses (i.e. day care while a student is in classes)
- moving expenses (for 1L's only)
- interviewing expenses (for 2L's only)
- higher rent costs (must exceed amount in student budget)
- additional costs for study abroad programs (i.e. airfare, higher living expenses)
Students must submit a written request to increase their student budget along with the appropriate documentation. The Law Financial Aid Office and the University will determine whether the cost may be added to a student's budget.