Current Student 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 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. is required each year to apply for federal and state financial aid.
| CSS Profile Deadline | 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. Deadline | Income Verification Documentation (Tax Returns) | Expected Decision Notification | |
| Have Previously Received BU Need-Based Scholarship | Not Required (Unless submitting an appeal) | April 1 | Not Required (Unless submitting an Appeal) | July |
| Have Not Previously Received BU Need-Based Scholarship | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 | July |
Requests for additional materials may be required following our review of your 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. and CSS Profile™ (if required). Please monitor your BU email and MyBU Student portal for requests and promptly submit any additional materials needed to complete your application.