Tuition, Fees & Payment

Tuition & Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)

$50

Tuition

$3,600

Registration & Program Fee

$450

Student Health Services (co-pay fee for each visit)*

$25

Room & Board Options**

14 Meals per Week

$2,104

19 Meals per Week

$2,279

 

*There is a $25 co-pay fee each time a student visits Student Health Services.
**Room & Board fees are for the entire 6-week session. Students interested in commuting should follow the commuting guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact the program staff at rise@bu.edu.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for the Research Internship in Science & Engineering Program. Awards cover partial tuition and fees and are based on both financial need and academic merit. If you would like to be considered for financial aid, please enclose the following with your application:

  • Pages 1 and 2 of your parents' 2011 Federal Income Tax Form.
  • A letter describing your general financial situation and the particular circumstances that prevent you from paying the full tuition and fees.

Application Deadline

All applications need to be postmarked by Monday, April 2, 2012 for the Research Internship in Science & Engineering Program (RISE), including financial aid. Admission decisions are made without regard to financial aid consideration.

Methods of Payment

  • If paying by credit card, please use the following link. You will need your Boston University ID number, which can be attained by emailing or calling our office, after you have submitted your letter of intent and registration form. Make a Payment.
  • If you choose to pay by check, please make the check payable to Boston University.
  • If wiring money from a foreign bank, please follow the instructions on the Student Accounting Services website.

Note: Application fees are non-refundable. No refund or reduction in tuition, registration, or program fees will be made for a student who arrives to the program late, leaves the program early, or is dismissed from the program due to violation of the program guidelines.