Boston University: student discounts, grants and aid

Boston University is a private nonprofit four-year college in Boston, Massachusetts. Massachusetts residents studying here may qualify for 11 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: $24,402 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $9,500.
Tuition and fees: $68,102 a yearThe sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 19% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $23,250 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.

Massachusetts FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

May 1, 2027

For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by May 1, 2027, midnight Central time.

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Massachusetts grants and scholarships you can use here

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

MASSGrantup to $2,590 per year (2026-27; varies by SAI and type of school)
Massachusetts Gilbert Matching Student Grant$200 to $2,500 per year
Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarshipup to 50% of calculated financial need per year
Massachusetts Part-Time Grant$200 up to a maximum that depends on the type of school

For specific fields of study

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

Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarshipup to $12,500 per year

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.

All Massachusetts grants and scholarships →

Student discounts for Boston University students

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