{"id":228834,"date":"2023-08-22T16:37:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T20:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?page_id=228834"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:29:48","slug":"financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/tuition-and-funding\/financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Financing your public health education<\/h2>\n<p>Via a combination of scholarships, financial aid, paid work and practicum opportunities, Boston University School of Public Health is committed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/tuition-and-funding\/\">reducing the cost<\/a> of your public health education at BU.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2025,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>98%<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>of students across all degree programs at the School of Public Health received funding in the forms of<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/student-fellowships-and-employment\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fellowships<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scholarships<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/financing-your-education\/applying-for-aid\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loans<\/a>, or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hr\/learningbu\/tuition-remission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tuition remission<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Domestic and international students are eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/scholarships\/\">scholarships.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Domestic students are eligible for financial aid based on their FAFSA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p>All students accepted into one of our single, on-campus degree programs (MPH and MS) are eligible for scholarship aid that will be included in your acceptance letter. There is no additional application required to be considered for scholarship aid upon acceptance, but you will need to annually apply for financial aid. Please note that the Online MPH is not eligible for scholarship opportunities, but financial aid may be available.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/tuition-and-funding\/scholarships\/\" class=\"button btn-arrow\" >Learn more about all scholarships<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Applying for financial aid<\/h3>\n<h5>Domestic Students<\/h5>\n<p>If you are a domestic student, you may be eligible for the following types of aid based on your degree program and the availability of funds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educational loans<\/li>\n<li>Work study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are seeking financial aid, please visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/applying-for-aid\/sph-2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Financial Services website<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for application procedures. <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"SFS\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/applying-for-aid\/sph-2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Financial Services (SFS)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>at the Boston University Medical Campus is responsible for the coordination of financial aid and federal loans for BU School of Public Health. Financial aid packages are offered for fall, spring, and summer term. You must apply for financial aid each year, and packages are subject to change from year to year based on availability of funding.<\/p>\n<h5>International Students<\/h5>\n<p>If you are an international student applying for the on-campus, single degree MPH or MS programs, you are automatically considered for BUSPH-wide scholarships. While international students are not eligible for federal financial aid, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/\">Office of Student Financial Services<\/a> is here to help you navigate the process for securing additional funding.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information on funding requirements and immigration documentation can be found on the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/immigration-status\/your-immigration-docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Students &amp; Scholars office website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note that Online Master of Public Health (MPH) international applicants are not eligible for visa sponsorship from Boston University.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Funding for International Students Outside of BU<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>There are many opportunities for scholarships outside of BU that we encourage students to explore. The scholarships below are very common and relevant to Public Health students, and should be considered by all eligible applicants. Finding funding is an ongoing process, and all students, new and continuing, should regularly apply for scholarship opportunities that will help fund their Public Health education.<\/p>\n<h6>WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION<br \/>\nPAN AMERICAN SANITARY BUREAU<br \/>\nREGIONAL OFFICE<\/h6>\n<p>525 23rd Street NW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 20037 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.paho.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.paho.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>AMERICA-MIDEAST EDUCATIONAL AND<br \/>\nTRAINING SERVICES, INC.<\/h6>\n<p>1730 M Street NW<br \/>\nSuite 1100<br \/>\nWashington, DC 20036-4505 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amideast.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.amideast.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT<br \/>\nRONALD REAGAN BUILDING<\/h6>\n<p>Washington, DC 20523-0016 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usaid.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.usaid.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>FULBRIGHT PROGRAM<br \/>\nPLACEMENT AND SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION<br \/>\nINSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION<\/h6>\n<p>809 United Nations Plaza<br \/>\nNew York, NY 10017-3580 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iie.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.iie.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES<br \/>\nDEPARTMENT OF FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING<\/h6>\n<p>17th Street &amp; Construction Ave. NW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 20006 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oas.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.oas.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>LATIN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF<br \/>\nAMERICAN UNIVERSITIES<\/h6>\n<p>25 Mount Auburn Street<br \/>\nCambridge, MA 02138-6095 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.laspau.harvard.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.laspau.harvard.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENT AFFAIRS<\/h6>\n<p>1875 Connecticut Ave. NW<br \/>\nSuite 1000<br \/>\nWashington, DC 20009-5728 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nafsa.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nafsa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>FORD FOUNDATION<\/h6>\n<p>320 East 43rd Street<br \/>\nNew York, NY 10017 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fordfound.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fordfound.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>KELLOGG-INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP<\/h6>\n<p>One Michigan Avenue East<br \/>\nBattle Creek, MI 49017-4058 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wkkf.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wkkf.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>AAUW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION<br \/>\nFELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS<\/h6>\n<p>2201 North Dodge Street, Dept. 60<br \/>\nIowa City, IA 52243-4030 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aauw.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.aauw.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION<\/h6>\n<p>420 5th Avenue<br \/>\nNew York, NY 10018-2702 USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockefellerfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rockefellerfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>WORLD LEARNING<\/h6>\n<p>1015 15th Street NW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 20005 USA<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.worldlearning.org\/\" class=\"table_style\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.worldlearning.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Supporting you<\/h2>\n<p>Boston University&#8217;s Student Financial Services will help you identify ways to effectively meet your financial needs. SFS offers a friendly, student-centered environment that welcomes walk-ins, appointments, telephone calls and emails. They also can provide you with resources regarding housing.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/\" class=\"button btn-arrow\" >Connect with Student Financial Services<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Financing your public health education Via a combination of scholarships, financial aid, paid work and practicum opportunities, Boston University School of Public Health is committed to reducing the cost of your public health education at BU. 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