Boston UniversityTuition, Fees & Payment

Application Fee (non-refundable): $50

Program Fee: $3,360

Student Health Services Co-Pay Fee: $25 per visit

The Summer Challenge program fee includes tuition, housing, and all meals in the dining hall. It also includes textbooks and all sponsored activities during the two weeks of the program.

The application fee and spending money are not included in the program fee. You may also sign-up for a two-week membership to the Fitness and Recreation Center for an additional fee.

The Student Health Services co-pay fee can be paid at time of visit or is added to a student's account for any Student Health Services visit.

Payment Deadline:

  • Students who are accepted by April 13, 2012 must submit payment by May 1, 2012. Payment not received by May 1, 2012 may result in cancellation of the student's registration.
  • Students who are accepted after April 13, 2012 need to pay by the time indicated in the acceptance packet.

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.

Application fees are non-refundable. No refund or reduction in program fee 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.

There is no financial aid available for the Summer Challenge program.