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Financial Assistance

Financial Aid Basics

It’s not so complicated when you take it step by step. Start here and learn the essentials you need to know.

  • Cost of Attendance
  • Your Aid & Your Bill
  • BU Confirmation & Federal Verification
  • Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

Don’t worry—we’ll help you through the whole process. Get the facts, the forms and the important deadlines here.

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  • Incoming Applicants
  • Returning Students
  • International Students
  • Special Circumstances

Financial Aid Resources

Learn about money management resources available to you and action steps required to finalize Federal loans.

  • Entrance & Exit Counseling
  • Promissory Note
  • Loan Repayment
  • BU Smart Money
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • My Financial AidEasy access to popular transactions
  • Covid-19 & Financial Aid – What You Need to Know
    Information, updates, and alerts to help during these difficult times
  • Just Admitted to BU?
    Congratulation on your admission to Boston University

Financial Assistance News

  • Help Completing your FAFSA Webinar Recording
  • Early Decision Financial Aid Webinar and Q&A Recording
  • Current Information on extension of COVID-related federal loan repayment pause
  • Here's what you can do to prepare for the resumption of federal loan repayment
  • CSS Profile & FAFSA Applications
  • How to Appeal for Reconsideration of a Need-Based Award Decision
  • Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Promissory Notes for Direct & PLUS Loans
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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