Financial Assistance

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    • Cost of Education
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    • What Kinds of Students Receive BU Financial Aid?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Smart Money 101
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  • Eligibility
    • Calculated Financial Eligibility & Expected Family Contribution
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    • Special Circumstances
    • CGS January Program in Boston and London
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Boston Public High School Students

Boston University is proud to provide special scholarship opportunities for graduates of eligible Boston public high schools. As Boston’s university BU is an integral part of the City of Boston, a world class city and America’s college town.

  • Boston High School Scholars This prestigious four-year full-tuition scholarship is offered each year to 20 – 25 students nominated by their high school principal or guidance counselor. Established in 1973, Boston Scholars has become one of the largest scholarship programs for urban high schools in the country.
  • BU Community Service Award Graduates of Boston public high schools who gain admission to BU have their full calculated financial eligibility met without loans through the BU Community Service Awards program. Of this innovative program, Thomas Menino, Mayor of the City of Boston said, “Boston University has taken the next step of making an education affordable to all qualified Boston public school students. This latest investment symbolizes the unique relationship Boston University enjoys with the City of Boston.”

Applying for Aid

  • Incoming Applicants
  • Returning Students
  • International Students
  • Graduate Students
  • MET Undergraduate Students
  • Summer Students
  • Veterans Benefits Recipients
  • Boston Public High School Students
  • Special Circumstances
  • CGS January Program in Boston and London
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Boston University Financial Assistance

  • 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA 02215
  • phone: 617-353-2965
  • fax: 617-358-2792
  • email: finaid@bu.edu