It’s normal to have questions about financial aid. Lots of them.
We encourage you to treat our website as your primary source of information. If you come across any stumbling blocks, we’re here with answers and guidance.
What will BU Cost you?
| Total Household Income | Total Scholarship and Grant | Net Cost of Attendance* |
| $0 – $75,000 | Full Tuition + Standard Housing & Dining Plan | $0 |
| $75,001 – $100,000 | Full Tuition + | $10,000 or less |
| $100,001 – $150,000 | Full Tuition + | $15,000 or less |
| $150,001 – $200,000 | Full Tuition + | $20,000 or less |
| $200,000 + | Tailored Financial Aid |
*Table illustrates sample costs for admitted first-year students starting in 2026/2027. Based on total household income with typical assets. Cost of Attendance based on standard Housing and Dining Plan cost for four years and standard 25/26 Tuition – $69,870.
BU meets 100% demonstrated financial need, without loans, for all domestic first-year students who have not previously attended college. Starting in 2026/2027, admitted first-year students with total household incomes under $200,000 and typical assets can anticipate a financial aid award with a parent contribution of no more than $20,000, covering at least full tuition plus a percentage of housing and dining plan cost.
Families with total household incomes of $200,000+ will receive a tailored financial aid package based on your family’s specific circumstances.
Starting in the 2026/2027 academic year, first-year students will receive financial aid awards that do not include loans. While student loans are not part of the financial aid package, they can still be a valuable resource when investing in your education. Families may choose to use reasonable educational borrowing to help cover expenses.
Students must submit complete financial aid applications prior to the application deadline and meet all eligibility criteria in order to be considered for BU Need-Based Financial Assistance. Learn more about how BU determines your eligibility for need-based financial assistance.
BU Financial Assistance, in considering all circumstances impacting a family’s ability to pay for the cost of education, reserves the right to make the final determination of a family’s expected contribution and financial aid award.
