Tuition & Aid
A graduate degree from Boston College is an investment in your future. The Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School of Education and Human Development is deeply committed to helping academically qualified students afford an excellent graduate education. The Office of Graduate Admission & Financial Aid provides guidance and resources to help students navigate program cost and financial aid.
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At a Glance
$1,834
cost per credit for graduate programs
361
graduate assistantship positions across campus
$11.4M
amount of financial aid (in millions) provided annually
>70%
of master’s students receive funding from the Lynch School
Introduction to Program Cost and Financial Aid
Hear from Associate Director of Graduate Admissions & Financial Aid Carolyn Looker to learn more about the financial aid process for graduate students. We welcome you to schedule a 30-minute appointment to discuss any remaining questions about funding opportunities available at Boston College.
Tuition & Fees
Master’s & Doctoral Programs
Expenses for Academic Year 2025–2026
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Programs Cost Per Credit | $1,834 per credit |
| Identification Card Initial Fee | $50 one-time fee |
| Student Activity Fee (Full-time) | $60 per semester |
| Student Activity Fee (Part-time) | $40 per semester |
The following programs have special tuition rates: Jesuit Education in a Global World (M.Ed.), the Catholic Leadership Cohort track (M.Ed.), and the Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education.
Undergraduate Programs
Jesuit Education in a Global World, M.Ed.
Expenses for Academic Year 2025–2026
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Programs Cost Per Credit | $1,370 per credit |
| Identification Card Initial Fee | $50 one-time fee |
| Student Activity Fee (Full-time) | $60 per semester |
| Student Activity Fee (Part-time) | $40 per semester |
Catholic Leadership Cohort
Expenses for Academic Year 2025–2026
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Programs Cost Per Credit | $1,370 per credit |
| Identification Card Initial Fee | $50 one-time fee |
| Student Activity Fee (Full-time) | $60 per semester |
| Student Activity Fee (Part-time) | $40 per semester |
The Catholic Leadership Cohort is a track within the Educational Leadership and Policy, M.Ed. The next entrance term is Fall 2024.
The rate for Higher Education, Ed.D. students in the Catholic Higher Education concentration will be $1,606 per credit.
View the program of study for your intended program to determine the total number of credits you’ll complete. Multiply your program’s total credits by the program’s tuition rate to estimate total program cost.
View the Cost of Attendance information provided by Student Services to get a sense of what to budget for living expenses.
After admission to a Lynch School program, factor in any other funding, such as scholarships, assistantships, employer tuition support, etc. Use our Financial Aid Quick Guide to help you understand how everything fits together!
Funding & Financial Aid
The Lynch School awards scholarships at the time of admission so that students may understand their net cost prior to enrolling. To maximize your chances of receiving funding, complete your application by your program’s priority deadline.
Scholarship award decisions are based solely on materials submitted with the application for admission. No additional scholarship application is required.
Dean's Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarship is offered to incoming students that have been identified based on their strong academic and professional preparation and the contributions they will make to Boston College and their future career fields.
Special Programs
The Lynch School offers several special cohort programs that offer additional scholarship support. They are: Donovan Urban Teaching Scholars, Urban Catholic Teacher Corps, and Mental Health Counseling Urban Scholars.
Named Scholarships
The Lynch School offers a number of individual scholarships for master’s students in specific areas. These scholarships recognize the academic achievements of our incoming students and honor the mission of the Lynch School.
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Steven M. and Tammy J. Barry established this fund to support graduate students with financial need. The award provides tuition remission scholarships, with a preference to students focusing on learning among multi-disabled children.
The Bradley Endowed Fellowship is a tuition remission scholarship that supports students in our Fifth Year Program pursuing a specialization in moderate special needs. The award gives preference to students seeking experience in urban schools.
This was a gift of Karen Izzi Bristing ’84. Bristing Urban Scholar awards funded by this gift will provide financial assistance in the form of tuition remission to graduate students who are committed to teaching in an urban setting.
This Fund was established in 2000 through a gift from Martha T. ’66 and Robert J. ’66 Martin, Boston College parents, and Bradley C. Martin in memory of Christine Martin ’96. Income from the endowment provides scholarship assistance in the form of tuition remission for graduate students enrolled in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, with preference for those engaged in volunteer service, especially serving children with disabilities.
The Herman J. Dreyer Fund provides tuition scholarship assistance to graduate students enrolled in the Lynch School. The Dreyer Scholarship recognizes students who have displayed previous academic excellence and who have demonstrated financial need.
The Barbara Benz Duvnjak and Karlo Duvnjak Fund supports students with tuition remission scholarships who have displayed previous academic excellence and who have demonstrated financial need.
The Mary Jane Flaherty and William Masella Fellowship Fund supports Lynch School graduate students with demonstrated financial need by providing tuition remission scholarships. This award is presented to students from New York or New Jersey.
The Immaculate A. Fruscione Fellowship is a tuition remission scholarship that supports students in the school counseling program who have a commitment to working in urban schools upon completion of their degree.
The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund supports master’s degree students in our teacher education programs in the form of tuition remission.
The Kaneb Catholic Leadership Fellowship Fund supports students in Catholic leadership in our master's programs. The fellowship offers tuition remission scholarships to students.
The William F. Keough Memorial Fellowship Fund provides tuition remission scholarship assistance for both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in international education.
In accord with the intent of the donors, William and Mary Lam, this award is presented to a Chinese student who is committed to enhancing the educational experiences of poor rural students in China.
This was a gift of Brenda S. and Robert T. Martin. Income from the endowment supports a graduate student with tuition remission with a preference for those focusing on the education of students with learning differences.
This was a gift of Tara Stiglin DeNuccio in honor of her mother. Income provides fellowship assistance in the form of tuition remission for qualified Boston College graduate students with preference to those studying special needs in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.
Through a generous donation from the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation, these scholarship funds provide additional financial support by means of a stipend payment. Recipients are highly talented graduate students committed to teaching in urban schools who are economically under-resourced and or from underrepresented groups.
Graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply for federal loans to help cover their tuition and cost of living. Please visit the webpage bc.edu/gradaid for helpful information on the application process.
How and When to Apply
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Summer loans: the preferred deadline is February 3
- Academic year loans: the preferred deadline is March 6
- Note: Federal financial aid can be applied for on a rolling basis and the application can be completed any time before the semester begins. See the Graduate Student financial aid website bc.edu/gradaid for additional information.
2. Submit the Graduate Supplemental Information Form to Boston College financial aid site per instructions on the form after submitting your enrollment deposit.
Our dedicated federal aid advisors in the Office of Student Services will review your information and let you know when your federal financial aid is available to view in the Agora Portal.
Graduate Assistantships are awarded automatically to full-time PhD students as part of the funding package.
Many offices and departments in the Lynch School and across campus also hire master’s students as graduate assistants. Responsibilities and compensation vary by assistantship. All positions provide a stipend payment, and some packages may include other items such as tuition support.
Deadlines
Because each individual assistantship is supervised by a specific department on campus, hiring timelines vary based on the needs and availability of individual supervisors and/or departments. Please review the individual position details and application instructions.
All students who are admitted for full-time PhD study at the Lynch School are awarded a four-year funding package. The package includes:
- Tuition coverage
- Boston College Student Medical Insurance Plan coverage
- A 10-month stipend as compensation for graduate assistantship work
For reference, the 10-month stipend rate for the Fall 2025 entering cohort is $37,500. This package is subject to change from year to year. Incoming PhD students will receive detailed information on the funding package at the time of admission.
Applying to a graduate program can be a costly process, particularly for those applying to multiple graduate programs. Knowing that cost can be the determining factor between not attending graduate school and achieving one's dream, the Lynch School offers application fee waivers for select applicants. Fee waivers are approved based on verified answers to questions in your graduate application. Fee waivers are offered for the following groups of applicants:
- Applicants to all 5th-year and Early Admission programs
- Americorps participants
- Breakthrough Collaborative participants
- City Year participants
- Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) participants
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps participants
- McNair Scholars participants
- Teach for America participants
- Recent undergraduates who received a Pell Grant within the past 5 years
- All service members, including Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard & Veterans
- Spouses of servicemembers, including Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard & Veterans
The Office of Graduate Admission and Financial Aid will also review application fee waiver requests for financial reasons on a case-by-case basis. To request a fee waiver, please write to our office at gsoe@bc.edu to receive a link to our Application Fee Waiver Request Form. Please plan to submit your application fee waiver request at least one week prior to your program's deadline. If the request is submitted less than one week before the deadline, we cannot guarantee timely review.