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How Much Boston College Fin Aid Will You Get?

Most students won't pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.

Keep reading to learn just how much financial assistance will be open to you.

Included on this Page:

  • Financial Aid for Freshmen
  • First Year Grants & Scholarships
  • Income Based Financial Aid
  • Undergraduate Scholarship Breakdown
  • Boston College Important Links
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

How Many Students Get Financial Assistance?

$48,707 is the usual Boston College's freshman financial aid package. Approximately 44.0% of incoming students get some money for college, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.

Minimizing the Cost

Financial aid helps reduce the expense, or the "sticker" price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only true discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.

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What About Loans?

A loan isn't a legitimate college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Boston College you may end up dealing with.

Number of Boston College Grants & Scholarships

The stats listed below make reference to help which is provided by Boston College.

44.0% of freshmen (1,025 total) were offered scholarships at Boston College, averaging $42,294 a piece. This puts it in the top 20th percentile of all colleges in the nation.

333 first years got a grant. About 14.0% of Boston College freshmen obtained grants with an average of $7,579 per person.

View the average level of scholarships and grants freshmen receive by studying the chart below.

What's the Difference Between Scholarships & Grants?

Grants are typically need-based while scholarships are merit-based.

How Income Level Affects Financial Aid

Discover just how much grant and scholarship assistance you might expect to obtain according to your earnings. The chart below displays first year students obtaining Title IV aid including PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k1.8%$66,700
Income 30k-48k2.9%$64,102
Income 48k-75k5.9%$55,940
Income 75k-110k6.8%$50,768
Income 110k +25.3%$23,938
Title IV Aid

The graph above displays students who are obtaining Title IV aid which is federal assistance from the government in the form of loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.

The Average Undergraduate Receiving a Scholarship or Grant Gets $40,674

4,658 Boston College students receive grant aid (this is around 48.0% of the overall student body). The average amount these students receive is $40,674

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

Visit the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.

Financial Aid Information at Boston College

Financial Aid Department Websitewww.bc.edu/offices/stserv/financial/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/bc
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