Deadlines

Important: Prior recipients of BU need-based scholarship aid are not required to file a CSS Profile™. The BU Scholarship Assurance guarantees that, as long as your total aid doesn’t exceed your cost of attendance, your BU scholarship aid will be renewed at the same level each academic year. The FAFSA is required each year to apply for federal and state financial aid.

Application Deadline

Submit the following by April 1:

  • File the FAFSA by our April 1 priority deadline, or soon after, to ensure that any federal/state aid you’re eligible for will be included in your decision notification. You can expect your decision by early July.
  • If you have never received BU need-based scholarship aid and would like to apply, submit these additional forms as well:

There may be requests for other required documentation after submission of the documents above. Please monitor your email and Student Link and submit any additional requested documents promptly.

Appeal Deadline

The deadline to appeal your aid decision is August 1. Additional aid may be offered if the student submits a Request for Financial Aid Reconsideration form documenting a significant change to the family’s financial circumstances. Appeals will not be considered without income verification. Requests submitted after mid-September will be considered for second semester funding only.

Midyear Appeal Deadline

Students who did not apply for or were denied financial aid for the academic year, or who seek additional aid midyear can submit a Request for Financial Aid Reconsideration. Appeals will not be considered without income verification. Consideration for funding is limited to the second semester only. File this form by the first Monday in November.