High School Honors: Tuition, Aid & Payment

*Note: There may also be additional fees, such as a $200 laboratory fee for some science courses.

**A $25 fee is added to a student’s account for each Student Health Services visit.
***Room & Board fees are for the entire six-week session. Students interested in commuting should follow the commuting guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact the program staff at summerhs@bu.edu.

For more information about meal plan options, please visit the Housing & Dining page. 

The application fee and spending money are not included in the total charge. You may also purchase a six-week membership to BU’s Fitness and Recreation Center for an additional fee when you arrive on campus.

Note: Application fees are nonrefundable. No refund or reduction in the total charge will be made if you arrive to the program late, leave the program early, or are dismissed from the program due to a violation of the program guidelines.

Financial aid

The High School Honors application deadline for international students and financial aid has passed. We are no longer accepting applications for international students or financial aid.

Limited financial aid is available for the High School Honors program. Please note that awards are based on both financial need and academic merit.

Financial aid documents must be uploaded with other supplemental documents. You will receive an upload link via email upon successful submission of your application. Do not email these documents. 

If you would like to be considered for financial aid, please submit the following documents: 

• Pages 1 and 2 of your parents’ or guardians’ 2022 or 2023 Federal Income Tax Form (filed in 2023 or 2024). Social security numbers must be blocked out before uploading.
• A letter from your parent or guardian describing your general financial situation and the particular circumstances that prevent you from paying the full tuition and fees.

Financial aid applications must be received by April 12, 2024.

Note: Applications with financial aid requests are not considered complete until all materials, including financial aid documents, have been submitted. Admission decisions are made without regard to financial aid consideration. Commuter and online students enrolled in only one course and international students are not eligible for financial aid.

Payment deadline

The payment deadline is June 1, 2024 or the date indicated in your offer of acceptance. Full payment not received by the deadline may result in the cancellation of your registration.

How to pay

BU accepts payment for High School Honors by credit card, check, or international wire transfer. You will need your BU ID number to submit payment.

Specific information for making payment, along with your BU ID number, is provided through our online enrollment portal. After completing your electronic Participation Agreement form, you will receive an email with information about accessing the portal.

Note: International students are also required to submit the Immunization Requirements Form before you can be registered for the program and receive a BU ID number.

For more information about enrollment procedures, please click here.

The tuition refund deadline is July 8, 2024. All course changes require the approval of the High School Honors Program Manager.