Boise State University: student discounts, grants and aid

Boise State University is a public four-year college in Boise, Idaho. Idaho residents studying here may qualify for 6 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.

What it costs, by the numbers

Average net price: $21,610 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $18,165.
Tuition and fees: $9,048 a year (out of state: $27,788)The sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 18% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $20,500 in federal loans (median)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.

Idaho FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

Opportunity Scholarship

Submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2027, midnight Mountain time. You may need to complete and submit additional forms. Contact your state agency or the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for more information.

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Idaho grants and scholarships you can use here

For Idaho residents. Each one is checked against its official page.

Idaho Opportunity ScholarshipUp to $3,500 per academic year, renewable for up to four years (up to $14,000 total); last-dollar, so awards vary
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship for Adult LearnersUp to $3,500 per academic year, renewable for up to four years; prorated for part-time (50% at 6-8 credits, 75% at 9-11 credits)
Advanced Opportunities Early Graduation ScholarshipAbout $1,800-$2,400 per year of high school skipped (35% of the statewide per-pupil funding amount for each year skipped)

For specific fields of study

Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.

Idaho LAUNCH (high school seniors)80% of tuition and fees, up to $8,000 total (no more than $4,000 in the first year for programs 12+ months long)

For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.

Live somewhere else?

State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.

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Student discounts for Boise State University students

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