QuestBridge Match Scholars
QuestBridge Scholars admitted to BU via the National College Match will be offered a full scholarship to attend the University. Financial aid is provided by BU and contains no loans or BU parent contribution.
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is included in your aid package if you are eligible. Federal Work-Study is paid out to students via a weekly paycheck as you earn it, it does not apply directly to your student account charges. Please keep this in mind when comparing your award to your charges in planning for the cost of your education. You can either elect to save work-study earnings and apply them to a future bill or use these earning to help pay for expenses while at BU.
Navigating your Costs
Billed Expenses – Billed expenses include Tuition, Food & Housing, and mandatory fees that pay for the ancillary services you have access to while attending BU. These expenses will be posted to your MyBU Student Portal and reflected in your Fall and Spring Bills. Each semester, your QuestBridge Scholarship will be posted to your student account and if you have a credit as a result you can request a refund to help pay for other expenses.
Non-Billed Expenses – In addition to the billed expenses included on your student account, student’s will also have indirect costs associated with attending BU. These are expenses that BU does not directly bill students for such as books, travel to and from BU, or personal expenses. We have included an estimate of these additional expenses in our standard cost of attendance. If you have a credit on your account you can request a refund to help pay for these expenses. Work-study earnings are also a great tool to help cover these additional costs.
Policy Regarding Outside Funding: Please be aware that additional outside funding will replace the QuestBridge Scholarship. BU cannot award financial aid over the full cost of attendance.
Policy on Health Insurance: BU will provide funding to cover the BU Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) cost each year if QuestBridge students cannot waive the BU SHIP. Students must complete the annual SHIP waiver process and be denied before they are eligible for the increased QuestBridge Scholarship amount.
Policy on Travel Allowance: BU will add a travel allowance to the estimated total cost of attendance. Students are expected to cover their own travel expenses using a combination of savings and/or work-study funds. BU will not reimburse or provide direct funds for travel to and from campus.
Requirements Associated with Maintaining this Award:
- Questbridge Scholars must be enrolled full-time (a minimum of 12 academic credits per semester) and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- QuestBridge Scholars must reside in BU housing on the Charles River or Fenway Campus.
- QuestBridge Scholars are required to submit a FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for state and federal grants, scholarships, and loans. The FAFSA can be completed on the Federal Student Aid website. The Boston University FAFSA school code is 002130. each year to be eligible for federal and state financial aid.
Boston University meets 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need. To learn more, visit affordableBU.
QuestBridge Cost of Attendance/Inquiry Request – If you are a QuestBridge match student and require an update to your cost of attendance or have an inquiry about your award, please complete this form. Please wait until you have selected housing for the academic year and know your full cost before completing this form.
QuestBridge FAQ’s
What will happen to my QuestBridge scholarship if I attend a BU Study Abroad Program?
During your study abroad semester, your award will be updated for the cost of attendance for your specific study abroad program. If you enroll in a less expensive study abroad program, your award will be reduced to fit within your new cost of attendance.
How should I pay for travel to and from BU?
BU will add a travel allowance to the estimated total cost of attendance. Students are expected to cover their own travel expenses using a combination of savings and/or work-study funds. BU will not reimburse or provide direct funds for travel to and from campus.
If you have an eligible credit available on your account, you can request a refund for this amount to help pay for educational expenses not billed by BU, including travel. Refunds are not available until the first day of classes each semester.
Is a MicroFridge rental included in the QuestBridge scholarship?
No, the QuestBridge Scholarship does not cover the cost of a MicroFridge rental. Students who rent a MicroFridge will be responsible for the additional cost.
