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BU Need-Based Scholarships and BU Promise

Boston University, United States

Scholarship overview

Boston University meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted first-year and transfer students who are US citizens or permanent residents. From 2026-27 the BU Promise gives all domestic first-time first-year students need-based aid without loans. Need-based aid is not currently available to international students; they may apply for select merit scholarships such as the Presidential Scholarship.

Award Information

  • US citizens and permanent residents
  • Incoming first-year and transfer students
  • Submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile by the deadlines
  • Aid meets 100% of demonstrated need; first-year packages contain no loans (grants, scholarships and Work-Study)
  • First-year students with household income under $200,000 and typical assets: at least full tuition plus a share of standard housing and dining
  • BU Scholarship Assurance: first-year aid is not reduced and rises with tuition increases
  • 2026-27 tuition $73,024; total cost of attendance $98,419
  • November 2: Early Decision application and CSS Profile
  • January 5: Early Decision and Early Decision 2 FAFSA; Early Decision 2 CSS Profile; Regular Decision CSS Profile and FAFSA
  1. Submit the FAFSA.
  2. Submit the CSS Profile.
  3. Upload a CSS Profile waiver request for a noncustodial parent if needed (MyBU Applicant Portal).
  4. Check the MyBU Applicant Portal for requests for further information.

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How selection works

Need-based scholarships combine demonstrated financial need and academic merit.

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