RISE: Tuition, Aid & Payment

The RISE application deadline has passed and applications are now closed.

*Note: A $1,000 nonrefundable deposit (applied to tuition) is required once you commit to attending RISE to secure your place in the program.
**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 rise@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 charge 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.

Financial aid applications must be received by February 14, 2025.

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.

Scholarship Opportunities

The John Snyder and Phyllis Snyder BU IMPACTS Scholarship is based on demonstrated financial need that provides a scholarship for students admitted to Boston University’s Research in Science and Engineering program. For more information, contact rise@bu.edu.

Payment deadline

The payment deadline is May 15, 2025 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 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 $1,000 nonrefundable deposit, you will receive an email with information about accessing the portal.

For more information about enrollment procedures, click here.