Cost of Attendance
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
LAW STUDENTS
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Undergraduate Students:
Understanding Your Budget
The total cost of a Boston College education includes fixed and estimated expenses. Fixed expenses for resident students include tuition, fees, room and board. Also included in the budget are allowances for books and supplies, as well as personal and travel expenses. Students are billed by Boston College for fixed expenses minus any scholarships, grants, and loans awarded. Your cost of attendance for the 2009-2010 academic year is estimated on your award letter. However, note that student budgets can vary, depending upon on- or off-campus residency. You must notify the Office of Student Services in writing if your housing status changes.
Scholarships, grants, and loans are credited directly to the student account. If these funds exceed the fixed expenses on the student’s bill, the credit may be withdrawn to pay for other estimated educational expenses. However, this credit is not available until the student has completed all the necessary application materials and the funds have been received by the appropriate sources and credited to the student’s account. Typically, the earliest a credit balance may be refunded to a student is after the drop/add period has ended at the beginning of each semester. Therefore, students should arrive on campus prepared to pay for their books, supplies, rent (if living off campus), and other costs that they will incur early in the semester.
Resident Student Budget *
The approximate total cost for an incoming resident student is $53,650. This figure consists of an average billed cost (without financial assistance) of $51,750 for tuition, fees, room, and board. The remaining $1,900 is an estimate of expenses for books, transportation, and miscellaneous costs. The approximate total cost for a returning resident student is $54,300, which reflects the average cost of upper class residence hall charges.
Commuter Student Budget *
The approximate total cost for a commuter student, both incoming and returning, is $42,750. This figure consists of an average billed cost (without financial assistance) of $38,650 for tuition and fees. The remaining $3,900 is an allowance toward books, meals, transportation, and an estimated cost for room and board at home.
Off-Campus Student Budget *
The approximate total cost for a student living off campus is $48,350. This figure consists of an average billed cost (without financial assistance) of $38,850 for tuition and fees. The remaining $9,500 is an allowance toward books, meals, transportation, and an estimated cost for room and board off campus.
** Costs for 2009-2010
| Undergraduate Tuition |
$38,530 |
| *** Residence Hall Fees | |
Newton Campus, Upper Campus |
$7,300 |
| Board Plan |
$4,540 |
| Miscellaneous Fees |
|
Science Laboratory Fee (per semester) |
$310 |
Nursing Laboratory Fee (per semester) |
$220 |
Undergraduate Government Fee |
$190 |
Student Identification Fee |
$30 |
Infirmary Facility Fee |
$410 |
Freshman Orientation Fee |
$400 |
Students are also required to enroll in the University’s medical insurance plan at a proposed annual premium of $1,678, unless a waiver form is completed showing comparable coverage under the family’s medical plan. Waiver information will be mailed to all students in late May.
* Financial aid cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
** Quoted costs are subject to change.
*** Residence Hall fees vary based on the particular hall.
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Undergraduate Students:
Understanding Your Budget
The total cost of a Boston College education includes fixed and estimated expenses. Fixed expenses for resident students include tuition, fees, room and board. Also included in the budget are allowances for books and supplies, as well as personal and travel expenses. Students are billed by Boston College for fixed expenses minus any scholarships, grants, and loans awarded. Your cost of attendance for the 2008-2009 academic year is estimated on your award letter. However, note that student budgets can vary, depending upon on- or off-campus residency. You must notify the Office of Student Services in writing if your housing status changes.
Scholarships, grants, and loans are credited directly to the student account. If these funds exceed the fixed expenses on the student's bill, the credit may be withdrawn to pay for other estimated educational expenses. However, this credit is not available until the student has completed all the necessary application materials and the funds have been received by the appropriate sources and credited to the student's account. Typically, the earliest a credit balance may be refunded to a student is after the drop/add period has ended at the beginning of each semester. Therefore, students should arrive on campus prepared to pay for their books, supplies, rent (if living off campus), and other costs that they will incur early in the semester.
Your eligibility for institutional need-based financial aid requires that you be fully eligible for all federal and state aid. We determine your eligibility for institutional funds after your eligibility for federal and state aid has been determined.
Resident Student Budget *
The approximate total cost for an incoming resident student is $51,750. This figure consists of an average billed cost (without financial assistance) of $49,985 for tuition, fees, room, and board. The remaining $1,765 is an estimate of expenses for books, transportation, and miscellaneous costs. The approximate total cost for a returning resident student is $52,300, which reflects the average cost of upper class residence hall charges.
Commuter Student Budget *
The approximate total cost for a an incoming commuter student is $41,300. This figure consists of an average billed cost (without financial assistance) of $37,550 for tuition and fees. The remaining $3,750 is an allowance toward books, meals, transportation, and an estimated cost for room and board at home. The approximate total cost for a returning commuter student is $41,300.
Off-Campus Student Budget *
The approximate total cost for a student living off campus is $46,900. This figure consists of an average billed cost (without financial assistance) of $37,550 for tuition and fees. The remaining $9,350 is an allowance toward books, meals, transportation, and an estimated cost for room and board off campus.
** Costs for 2008-2009
| Undergraduate Tuition |
$37,410 |
| *** Residence Hall Fees | |
Newton Campus, Upper Campus |
$7,160 |
| Board Plan |
$4,450 |
| Miscellaneous Fees |
|
Science Laboratory Fee (per semester) |
$305 |
Nursing Laboratory Fee (per semester) |
$215 |
Undergraduate Government Fee |
$138 |
Student Identification Fee |
$30 |
Infirmary Facility Fee |
$402 |
Freshman Orientation Fee |
$400 |
Students are also required to enroll in the University's medical insurance plan at a proposed annual premium of $1,678, unless a waiver form is completed showing comparable coverage under the family's medical plan. Waiver information will be mailed to all students in late May.
* Financial aid cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
** Quoted costs are subject to change.
*** Residence Hall fees vary based on the particular hall.
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Law Students:
Cost of Attendance
The total cost of attendance at the Boston College Law School includes fixed and estimated expenses for the nine-month academic year. Fixed expenses include tuition and fees. Estimated expenses include room and board, books, travel, and personal expenses. Boston College bills students electronically for fixed expenses. Fall semester bills are sent in June and are due in August. Spring semester bills are sent in November and are due in December. For more information see the Online Billing and Payment section on page four of this newsletter.
Living expense amounts listed below are estimates since actual amounts will vary based on a student's living arrangements and associated costs. A student's actual academic year budget may be less than listed below. Therefore, students should plan their budgets wisely and borrow conservatively, keeping in mind that loans have to be repaid.
Dependent Care Expenses
Boston College will increase the budget by $1,800 per dependent for applicants with children under the age of sixteen.
Other Budget Adjustments
Please be aware that indirect costs may not be adjusted within the total budget except for special circumstances. Applicants should save all receipts associated with non-standard educational expenses (unreimbursed medical and/or dental) in the event a budget appeal is required during the academic year.
Law Student Budget
September 2008 to May 2009
| Law School Expenses * |
|
|
| Tuition |
|
$38,340 |
| Law Student Association/Student Activity Fee |
|
$110 |
| Books |
|
$1,000 |
| Stafford Loan Fees |
|
$256 |
| Total: |
|
$39,706 |
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| |
| Living Expenses * |
|
|
| Room |
$900/mo. |
$8,100 |
| Utilities |
$165/mo. |
$1,485 |
| Board |
$355/mo. |
$3,200 |
| Transportation |
$150/mo. |
$1,350 |
| Personal |
$362/mo. |
$3,255 |
| Total: |
$1,932/mo. |
$17,390 |
|
|
| |
| Total Budget |
|
$57,096 |
PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are not available to students until the first week of classes. Therefore, students must be prepared to meet all living expenses prior to financial aid being disbursed and any refund that you are due is available. Refunds may be requested through the Agora Portal at portal.bc.edu.
* Quoted costs are subject to change.
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Graduate Students:
The total cost of a Boston College education includes tuition, fees, and living expenses. Please note all billing statements are sent electronically. Visit www.bc.edu/mybill for more information. Living expenses include rent/utilities, meals, books, travel, and personal expenses. The cost of attendance for the 2008-2009 academic year is listed below.
Graduate School Budget
The total budget equals tuition, books, fees, and living expenses for nine months.
| Tuition for 2008-2009 * |
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|
Graduate School of Social Work |
|
$904/credit hour |
|
Carroll Graduate School of Management |
|
$1,186/credit hour |
|
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences |
|
$1,148/credit hour |
|
Connell Graduate School of Nursing, Lynch Graduate School of Education , and IREPM |
|
$1,020/credit hour |
|
School of Theology and Ministry |
|
$780/credit hour |
|
Woods College of Advancing Studies—Graduate Programs |
|
$590/credit hour |
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| Books & Fees: |
|
$1,000 |
|
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| Stafford Loan Fees: |
|
$256 |
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| Living Expenses: |
Monthly |
Academic Year |
Summer/Fall 7 months |
| Rent/Utilities |
$1,065 |
$9,585 |
$7,455 |
| Meals |
$355 |
$3,200 |
$2,485 |
| Transportation |
$150 |
$1,350 |
$1,050 |
| Personal Expenses |
$362 |
$3,255 |
$2,534 |
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| Total: |
$1,932 |
$17,390 |
$13,524 |
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| Dependent Care Expenses |
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| Applicants with dependents will be granted an additional budget allowance of $1,800 per dependent under the age of 16. | |||
PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are not available to students until the first week of classes. Therefore, students must be prepared to meet all living expenses prior to financial aid being disbursed and any refund that you are due is available. Refunds may be requested through the Agora Portal at portal.bc.edu.
* Quoted costs are subject to change.
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