Tuition/Cost of Attendance
Incoming Financial Aid Process: 2007-2008
Continuing Students Financial Aid Process: 2007-2008
International Students
Scholarships & Loan Funds
Public Service Scholarship
Computers
Other Financial Aid Options
Update on Federal Loan Consolidation
National Student Loan Clearinghouse Student Loan Deferments
Most financial aid at Boston College Law School is awarded on the basis of financial need. Typical financial aid packages consist of grant/scholarship, low-interest loans such as the Federal Perkins loan or the Boston College Law School Loan, and Federal College Work Study grants. 85% of our students receive financial assistance, and over 45% of all financial aid packages include scholarship and/or grant funding. Further information and directions for applying are available below.
The Law School generously supports students who choose to spend one or more of their summers working in public interest. BC Law Summer Public Interest Stipends in the amount of $3500 are awarded to approximately 80 students each year to fund 10 week, full-time positions in government, public interest or non-profit sector jobs. Financial assistance is also available to graduates who choose to pursue careers in public interest, such as the Drinan Family Award and the William Willier Public Interest Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Additional restricted funding has been made available through the generosity of alumni and friends. These include the Mone Scholarship, the Honorable David S. Nelson Scholarship Fund, and the Harold and Ella Stevens Fund, among others. There are many more programs and scholarships available through outside organizations. Please contact the BC Law Office of Admissions & Financial Aid for more information.
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
From time to time we are contacted by outside organizations sponsoring scholarships for prospective and/or current law students. Please check Scholarship and Loan Funds for any updates on outside scholarships. You can also visit FastAid for outside scholarship opportunities on-line. FastAid.com is the world's oldest and largest private-sector scholarship database.
UPDATE ON FEDERAL LOAN CONSOLIDATION
The interest rate for current Stafford loan borrowers while in-school, during grace period or in deferment is 6.8%. If you consolidate while you are still in school, you will lose your six-month grace period.
We have had inquiries about the "single lender rule" as it applies to loan consolidation. If all of your Stafford loans (a.k.a. FFELP or Federal Family Education Loan Program) are held by a single lender, you must first contact that lender to apply for a consolidation loan.
For additional information about loan consolidation, visit the following websites:
www.accessgroup.org
www.2cfs.com
www.salliemae.com
The Access Group has just updated their consolidation information, which can be accessed directly at www.FederalConsolidation.Org.
NATIONAL STUDENT LOAN CLEARINGHOUSE
STUDENT LOAN DEFERMENTS
If you have a student loan and are enrolled at BC Law, you are eligible for a deferment of your prior educational loans. Most enrolled students at Clearinghouse member schools receive automatic deferments. If, however, you receive a deferment form from your lender or loan servicer and are still enrolled, take the form to the law school financial aid office, Stuart M301, where it will be forwarded to the Clearinghouse for processing. Or, you may mail your deferment form directly to:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Drive
Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
If you are still enrolled and receive a collection letter, contact your lender or loan servicer to verify that your deferment has been processed. If it has not, contact the Clearinghouse at (703) 742-7791 and ask to speak to a Student Service Representative. The representative will verify your deferment information and, if you are being threatened with default, intervene on your behalf with your lender/servicer to ensure your deferment is processed on a priority basis.
Tuition for full-time students during the 2008-2009 academic year is $19,170 per semester. Additional annual charges include the I.D. fee ($20) and the Law Student Association fee ($110). Tuition is billed in June and due mid-August. A $100 late fee is assessed if payment is not received by the due dates. The trustees of Boston College reserve the right to increase tuition and fees and to set new fees. Any changes may be made applicable to students already enrolled in the school.
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| Tuition | $38,340 | |
| Law School Association Fee | $110 | |
| Books | $1,000 | |
| Total: | $39,706 | |
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| Room (rent+utilities)* | $1,065/mo. | $9,585 |
| Board | $355/mo. | $3,200 |
| Transportation | $150/mo. | $1,350 |
| Personal (includes medical ins) | $362/mo. | $3,255 |
| Total: | $17,390 | |
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$57,096 |
*Room = Rent: $900 x 9 months = $8,100
Utilities: $165 x 9 months = $1,485
Withdrawals and Refunds
Tuition is refundable if notice of withdrawal is made in writing to the dean, using the appropriate university form. The date of receipt of the withdrawal notice will determine the amount of tuition refunded.
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No tuition will be refunded after the fifth week of classes. If you seek a refund of the credit balance on your account, you should call (617-552-3300) or write the Office of Student Services in Lyons Hall on the University's main campus.
INCOMING FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS FOR 2008-2009
All financial aid is processed through the university's Office of Student Services, Lyons Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, in conjunction with the law school's Financial Aid Office.
- Priority Filing Date: Early January
BC Law Receipt Deadline: March 15, 2008; Tax returns by April 15, 2008
I. To receive priority consideration for an estimated financial aid award, the processed FAFSA and processed Need Access data must be received by the Financial Aid Office no later than March 15, 2008:
- 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Filing a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA is required in order to receive federal financial aid, namely Stafford Loans. The FAFSA, available at www.fafsa.ed.gov, should be filed as soon as possible after January 1, 2008 as it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks for Boston College to receive the processed data. If you have not yet completed your 2007 federal income tax returns, we recommend that you use estimated figures in the FAFSA so that you may submit the form in a timely manner. Note: All students, regardless of income, should complete the asset information questions. Make sure to note Boston College's Title IV Code (#002128) in step 5.
Suggested On-Line Filing Date: No later than March 1, 2008.
- 2008-2009 Need Access Form
In addition to federal financial aid, applicants interested in being considered for institutional grants, scholarships and low interest loans must also file the Access Group's Need Access Form. Note: If parents are divorced or separated, both the custodial and noncustodial information is required. Applications are available on-line at www.needaccess.org.
Suggested On-Line Filing Date: No later than March 1, 2008.
Upon acceptance, an initial review of your processed FAFSA and Need Access data will take place and the Financial Aid Office will send you a conditional award letter indicating the aid for which you are eligible.
II. To validate and confirm your estimated financial aid award, applicants must submit:
- Complete, signed photocopies of Student's and Parents' 2007 Federal Income Tax Returns (with all schedules and W2's)
To validate an estimated financial aid award, photocopies of federal tax forms must be submitted to the BC Law School's financial aid office. If you are married and have filed separately, you also must include a copy of your spouse's income tax forms, schedules and W2's. If either you or your spouse cannot file your taxes by April 15, a copy of the tax extension form must be submitted. In the case of extensions, copies of tax returns are
required when completed. Students applying for BC funding must also submit copies of parents' tax forms and W2's. Note: If your parents are divorced or separated, both the custodial and noncustodial tax information must be submitted.
Deadline: April 15, 2008.
III. To receive the loan funding for which you are eligible, applicants must submit:
- Stafford Application
Boston College has implemented an automated Federal Stafford Loan application process. Once your financial aid application has been validated, a preprinted Master Promissory Note (MPN) will be electronically generated and mailed to you for completion. - 2008-2009 Private Loan Application(s)
Once your need-based financial aid eligibility has been determined, you will receive a conditional award letter outlining your financial aid package. Students may borrow additional funds through a Private Education Lender in order to bridge the gap between their financial aid package and the Total Cost of Attendance, which includes tuition, fees, and living expenses. Private Education Loans are credit-history based, and go into deferment while students are enrolled full time.
Warning: If you miss this deadline, your loan funds may not arrive in time to meet the fall tuition payment deadline in August..
CONTINUING STUDENTS FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS FOR 2008-2009
I. 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Either a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA, available on the FAFSA website, must be processed as soon as possible after January 1, 2008 as it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks for Boston College to receive the processed data. If you have not yet completed your 2007 federal income tax returns, we recommend you use estimated tax information on the FAFSA so that you may submit the form in a timely manner. Note: All students, regardless of income, should complete the asset information questions. Make sure to note the Title IV code for Boston College Law School is 002128 in step 5.
II. 2008-2009 Boston College Law School Financial Aid Application/Validation Form
All continuing law students interested in renewing or applying for financial aid must complete the 2008-2009 Financial Aid Application/Validation Form. Applicants must complete every question on the form. If a question does not apply, note "N/A" in the space provided. If questions are left blank, your application will be returned to you for completion and this will delay the review of your file. Any special circumstances you would like us to consider may be addressed in either the Special Circumstances section or on an addendum included with the application. We recommend that you copy your application for your records prior to mailing it. Deadline: April 15, 2008
All documentation filed in support of financial aid including federal tax returns becomes the property of Boston College and is not returnable. It is imperative that you retain copies of all materials before submitting them to Boston College Financial Aid Processing Center. The office of Student Services and the Law School's Financial Aid Office of Boston College are committed to becoming a paperless environment. All submitted materials are imaged and the paper originals are destroyed within 30 days of receipt. Therefore, the College is unable to return original documents to students or their families. Families are encouraged to include information that would assist in making judgments in the processing of awards. Though this information is strictly confidential, misrepresentation may be considered sufficient reason for refusal of admission or exclusion from financial assistance programs.
For more information regarding the financial aid process for 2008-2009, call us at 1-800-294-0294 prior to the deadlines noted above.
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Financial aid materials excluding all educational loan applications should be sent to:
Boston College Financial Aid Processing Center
P.O. Box 489
Randolph, MA 02368
Educational loan applications should be sent to:
Boston College Law School
Office of Financial Aid, Stuart M302
885 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02459
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All international students who do not hold US citizenship or US Permanent Residency status (in possession of a Greencard) should make arrangements for their financial obligations to Boston College Law School and for their entire stay in the United States before leaving their homeland. There is no financial aid of any kind available for these international students at BC Law. The visa forms will be mailed to students once they have been accepted and have verified they can meet the financial obligations set by BC Law. All international students who do hold US citizenship or a Greencard are fully eligible to receive financial aid.