First-Year Students

Whether you’ve applied regular or early decision, or to the College of General Studies, we’ve tailored our aid application instructions accordingly. No matter your path to BU, we’ll help you find your way.

 

How to Apply for Financial Aid at BU

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Guaranteed aid. All four years.

Our Scholarship Assurance guarantees your Boston University need-based financial scholarship for each of your undergraduate years, up to a maximum of 8 semesters. That means you can plan for the cost of your entire degree.

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