The purpose of the OASP Summer Tuition Remission Program is to aid in the retention of students by providing resources to afford those experiencing academic difficulty the opportunity to improve their status at Boston College. Any student with such difficulties and wishes to take summer courses should first seek assistance from his/her academic advisor at the Office of AHANA Student Programs. If after utilizing available support services, the student finds that s/he still needs to take summer courses, s/he should then apply to the OASP Summer Tuition Remission Program.
- Who is eligible during the summer?
- Why do I have to demonstrate proactive academic assistance?
- What is the maximum number of courses that are allowed?
- Can I get housing during the summer?
- Are meals available during the summer?
- Who will make the decision?
- Will I receive an “entire package”?
- How do I apply to the OASP Summer Tuition Remission Program?
- Where can I get an application?
- When is the application deadline?
- When will I find out if I have been awarded Summer Tuition Remission?
Who is eligible during the summer?
Awards will be made to those students who have accumulated deficiencies (withdrawals and/or failures), and who can demonstrate that they have utilized the support services of the Office of AHANA Student Programs through its tutorial program, counseling services and academic advisement (e.g., meeting with the OASP advisor at least three times each semester). Based on summer session constraints, a few awards will be made on the basis of merit alone and, thus, awards may also be given to students who have done well and have likewise shown that they have utilized the office’s services.
Summer session courses are granted with the understanding that you will successfully complete the course with a grade of C, or better.
Why do I have to demonstrate proactive academic assistance?
The funds for summer session are provided to students who have made an effort to improve their academic situation. Unless students make an attempt to improve during the academic year, the summer session may not be the best help.
What is the maximum number of courses that are allowed?
A maximum of two courses is allowed during Summer Session I and II.
Can I get housing during the summer?
Possibly. Housing is AVAILABLE for Summer Session I and II. Housing awards are based on academic merit and financial need and may be provided where commuting is neither feasible nor possible on a case-by-case basis. Office funds are for standard double or triple occupancy only in the non-air conditioned rooms. NO SINGLES AVAILABLE.
For more information on housing, please click here.
Are meals available during the summer?
A limited food allowance for Summer Session I and II are available on a case-by-case basis.
A committee consisting of the staff in the Office AHANA Student Programs will make the decisions.
Will I receive an “entire package”?
Not necessarily. In most cases, students apply for everything (i.e. two courses, room and board) and are only awarded a portion of it. It is best to apply for only that which you need.
How do I apply to the OASP Summer Tuition Remission Program?
To apply, you must submit a completed application, a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript, and the signed pink copy of the Course Request Form from you Academic Dean. You should allow at least 1 to 2 weeks for your Dean's office to process your request.
Where can I get an application?
Click here for the application. Please note that you should type your responses into the document. When complete, print it out for submission.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is 4:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2009.
When will I find out if I have been awarded Summer Tuition Remission?
Please NOT call for results. Click Here for results on our website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Students are responsible for the payment of all registration and all course materials.
- Dates: Session I (May 13 to June 23); Session II (June 29 to August 6).
- Registration for summer courses begins April 10, 2009.
- Information about Summer 2009 is available at http://www.bc.edu/schools/summer/
- Information about Summer Housing is available at http://www.bc.edu/offices/reslife/summer/summersessions.html