RISE: Tuition, Aid & Payment
The 2024 session of RISE was a great success. Please check back on December 15 for details about next summer’s program and to submit an application. Sign up for an email reminder.
In summer 2024, the total charge for a commuter student enrolled in the RISE program was $5,820. The total charge for a residential student was $8,940, which includes room, board (14 meals per week), and all fees. Summer 2025 expenses will be posted on December 15.
The total charge for the RISE program includes tuition, housing, and all meals in the dining hall. It also covers textbooks and all sponsored activities during the six-week program.
A nonrefundable deposit (applied to tuition) is required once you commit to attending RISE in order to secure your place in the program.
A fee is added to your account for each Student Health Services visit.
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 & Recreation Center for an additional fee when you arrive on campus.
Note: Application fees and tuition deposits 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
Limited financial aid is available for the RISE program. Please note that awards are based on financial need.
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 enclose the following documents:
- Pages 1 and 2 of your parents’ or guardians’ 2023 or 2024 Federal Income Tax Form (filed in 2024 or 2025). 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.
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.
Payment deadline
The payment deadline is indicated in your offer of acceptance. Full payment not received by the deadline may result in the cancellation of your registration. Students accepted after the payment deadline must submit payment in full within one week of receiving payment instructions through our enrollment portal.
How to pay
BU accepts payment for RISE 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 and paying your nonrefundable deposit, you will receive an email with information about accessing the portal.
For more information about enrollment procedures, click here.
