Nicole Bonito
Assistant Director of Graduate Aid and Operations
Nicole joined the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences in 2023 as the Assistant Director of Graduate Aid and Operations.
Nicole serves as the primary point of contact for all CDS graduate students who seek counsel regarding institutional, federal, and private financial aid. She assists with the admissions communications processes for the Data Science and Bioinformatics master’s and PhD programs. She also manages a portfolio of fellowships, internships, and other scholarship opportunities for CDS undergraduate and graduate students, assisting students with application processes.
Prior to joining BU, Nicole worked for over 17 years at New England Law Boston, holding several roles within the Financial Aid and Registrar’s offices and managing tasks including financial aid awarding and counseling, policy development, and oversight of exam administration.
Nicole holds a B.S. in Marketing Communication with a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations from Emerson College.