College of General Studies – First Year – Class of 2028

Boston University bills you for direct costs such as tuition, fees, housing, and food. There are also certain indirect expenses, such as transportation, books, supplies and personal expenses that you pay out of pocket.

All students studying on the BU campus enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum are required by Massachusetts law to have medical insurance. If you are not already covered under a qualifying medical insurance plan, you are required to purchase insurance through the University.

*Housing and food rates vary depending on the type of residence assigned and meal plan you select.

Boston University bills you for direct costs such as the tuition and the housing/student services fee. Tuition covers a full-time credit load which during the summer semester is typically 14 academic credits. Students pay out of pocket for certain indirect expenses, such as food expenses while in London, books, supplies.

Projected costs will be updated when actual charges and expense allowances for Summer 25 are approved by the Board of Trustees.

*Accounts for housing, airfare to London from designated cities, mandatory field trips, and mandatory international health insurance.

**An Estimate is listed as students are responsible for their own food in their London flats.

*Accounts for mandatory field trips.

BU bills you for spring term charges in early December. Payment is due prior to the start of the spring term.

BU bills you for summer term charges in April 2025. Payment is due before the start of the summer term.

For more information on paying your bill visit the Student Accounting Services website.

The monthly payment plan is available for the spring term. Students enroll in September and payments are made from October – February.

Request information about the summer monthly payment plan from Student Accounting Services in February. Payments begin in March and end in May.

Private and government backed credit-based loans are available. Parents applying for Federal PLUS loans must submit separate spring and summer PLUS Loan Request forms. Applicants for private credit-based loans submit one application for each term: spring and summer.

Here’s a link to more information about the various credit-based loan options.

To apply for a Federal Direct SubsidizedA Subsidized Federal Direct Student Loan is made on the basis of the borrower’s financial need (FAFSA) and other specific eligibility requirements. The federal government pays the interest on subsidized loans while the borrower is enrolled at least half time, during the grace period, or during periods of deferment./Unsubsidized LoanAn Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loan is made to a borrower meeting specific eligibility requirements, but not based on financial need (FAFSA). The borrower is responsible for paying all interest that accrues throughout the life of an unsubsidized loan. During in-school status, deferment, and forbearance periods, the borrower may choose to pay the interest charged on the loan or allow the interest to be capitalized., file your 2024-2025 FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for state and federal grants, scholarships, and loans. The FAFSA can be completed on the Federal Student Aid website. The Boston University FAFSA school code is 002130. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on the FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for state and federal grants, scholarships, and loans. The FAFSA can be completed on the Federal Student Aid website. The Boston University FAFSA school code is 002130. website.

Here’s a link to more information about the Federal Direct Loan.