Federal financial aid, including loans and work-study, is handled centrally through the Office of Student Services. Information and instructions for applying for all loan programs is available on their web site.
The types of funding available to graduate students are as follows:
- Federal Perkins Loan
- Federal Stafford Loan
- Federal Work-Study
Students who wish to be considered for aid from one or more of the above sources must complete and file the following documents with the Office of Student Services in Lyons Hall:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA should be mailed to the federal processor as soon as possible, as it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks for Boston College to receive the processed copy. If you have not yet completed your tax returns, you may estimate the information. The Boston College code is 002128. As a result of filing the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Review your SAR carefully. - Boston College Graduate Financial Aid Application
This form should be completed and returned to the Office of Student Services.
The above forms generally become available in December and can be requested by contacting the Office of Student Services (800-294-0294). Upon receipt of these documents, plus the Graduate School's notification of the applicant's acceptance, the Office of Student Services will review the application and send a letter to the student indicating the aid for which he/she is eligible.
Total financial aid awarded cannot exceed total calculated federal eligibility. If your total financial aid resources, including assistantships, fellowships, grants, scholarships, stipends, and tuition remissions (but excluding alternative loans), exceeds your total calculated federal eligibility, an adjustment to need-based financial assistance is required. Depending on the timing of the notification from your academic department, it is possible that adjustments to your award will be made anytime after the start of the academic year. These adjustments may necessitate the repayment of loan funds that have already been disbursed to you.