<p>so this fall i will be attenting the very expensive Boston U...with only 6k in finaid...if i did tremendously well my freshmen year...will they award anymore aid? or am i stuck with 4 yrs of loans...? help anyone? and also advice on paying for all this is always welcomed...thanks</p>
<p>david</p>
<p>Check BU's web site to see if they have any merit aid designated for sophs. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, usually the very best need-based financial aid that one gest at universities is as a freshmen. The universities do this to lure you in. Particularly at the many universities that don't guarantee meeting 100% of students' financial need, the amount of loans that students have to take out goes up dramatically after freshman year.</p>
<p>You'll probably get more info about BU by putting it in your subject header and by asking on the board here about BU.</p>
<p>I also suggest that you talk to a financial aid officer to find out what BU's policies usually are.</p>
<p>How much in loans are you taking out? The average amount of loans that most US students take out for a total of 4 years of college is $20,000. Taking out much more than that can seriously restrict your options for years after graduation.</p>