Our Financial Assistance Office is here to help applicants, admitted students, and current graduate students navigate the financial aid process from start to finish.

If you have a question about financial assistance, contact Graduate Financial Aid by emailing wheaid@bu.edu.

Types of Financial Assistance

Students have a range of options for financial assistance in their graduate studies, including BU-funded scholarships, federal aid, private loans, and more.  

Scholarships Federal Aid

Other types of financial assistance include:

Student Employment

The Student Employment Office lists student employment opportunities. There are also Graduate Assistantship opportunities available.  

Tuition Payment Plans

Students may choose to budget all or part of their academic charges in monthly installments with a Tuition Payment Plan.   

Private Loans

The BU Financial Assistance Office provides resources on credit-based loans.  

PhD Funding

Incoming BU Wheelock PhD students receive a comprehensive funding package designed to support their academic and professional success. This package includes tuition and stipend support.