Costs & Payment

Boston College does not offer financial aid for BCE participants. Payment for the Two-Week Non-Credit Programs is due in full within two weeks of receiving the decision and serves as confirmation of attendance. 

Program Costs

ProgramDatesResidentialCommuterOnline/Asynchronous

Fundamentals of Economics

7/8-7/19
$5600
$3000N/A

Business & Leadership Institute

6/24-7/5
7/8-7/19
7/22-8/2
$5600
$3000
N/A

Sports Management Institute

7/8-7/19
7/22-8/2
$5600$3000N/A
Data Analysis7/22-8/2
$5600$3000N/A
Government Globalism & World Affairs
7/8-7/19
$5600$3000N/A
Politics and Democracy
7/22-8/2
$5600$3000N/A
Forensics Profiling and Crime Scene Analysis
6/24-7/5
$5600$3000N/A
Intro to Design Thinking
7/7-7/19
$5600$3000N/A
Psychology of the Arts
7/22-8/2
$5600$3000N/A
Nature, Progress, & the Role of the Global Citizen
6/24-7/5
$5600$3000N/A
Psychiatry & the TikTok Generation (Online)
7/8-7/19
N/AN/A$1800
Intro to Concepts in Psychology
7/8-7/19
$5600$3000N/A
Applied Neuropsychology (Online)
7/22-8/2
N/AN/A$1800
Writing for College6/24-7/5
$5600$3000N/A
Creative Writing Workshop7/8-7/19
7/22-8/2
$5600$3000N/A
Dates represent the start and end for the academic program only. Move-in, move-out and, orientation dates are available on the Accepted Student Page.

Residential Program Fee

Includes tuition and activity fees, on-campus meal plan (non-refundable if not used), suite-style accommodations in residence hall, health services during campus service hours, and some extracurricular activities. Transportation to/from and admissions fees for the mandatory academic activities planned by the program. Fee does not include off-campus meals, transportation, or activities during a student’s use of free time (activities not planned as a part of the BCE program).

Commuter Program Fee

Includes tuition and fees, health services during campus service hours, and transportation to/from and admissions fees for the mandatory academic activities planned by the program. . Meal plans are not included however, commuter students are welcome to join residential students in the dining facilities at their own expense. Only residential students are allowed in the residence halls.

Online/Asynchronous Fee

The program cost includes tuition, most materials, technology fees and access to any virtual BCE events.

International Admitted Students

Please contact the BCE office if you need to pay by wire. There are special instructions to ensure your funds are applied to the correct account in a timely manner. The program fee is due in full within two weeks of acceptance to confirm a seat. The program fee may be paid by credit card.

Payments & Refunds

Confirming Acceptance and Paying Tuition for Non-Credit Courses

Payment for the Two-Week Non-Credit Program is due in full within two weeks of acceptance notification and it serves as confirmation of attendance. Confirmation of acceptance can be made in the student portal. Failure to confirm acceptance within the two-week deadline will result in a student losing their spot in their chosen course(s).

Residential Program Fee includes tuition and fees, on-campus meal plan (non refundable if not used), suite-style accommodations in residence hall, health services fee, some extracurricular activities. Transportation (i.e., bus and MBTA fare) is provided for students for mandatory academic activities planned by the program. Transportation for non-academic social activities is not included in the program fee nor are off-campus meals.

Commuter Program fee includes tuition and fees health services fee, some extracurricular activities. Transportation (i.e., bus and MBTA fare) is provided for students for mandatory academic activities planned by the program. Transportation for non-academic social activities is not included in the program fee nor are off-campus meals. Meal plans are not included however, commuter students are welcome to join residential students in the dining facilities at their own expense. Only residential students are allowed in the residence halls.

Online/Asynchronous Only fee includes: The program cost includes tuition, most materials, and technology fees.

How to Pay

Payment by Credit Card

The registration portal accepts all major credit cards.

Payment by Wire Transfer

Only international students may pay by wire transfer. Please contact the BCE office at bce@bc.edu for instructions. 


Payment by Check

Payments can be made by check. Once your check is received and processed, your balance will update in the student portal. Checks MUST be made out to Boston College. Please include your student’s name in the memo section. Checks can be mailed to:

Boston College 
Attn: Boston College Experience
St. Mary’s Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02140

Refund Policy for BCE Non-Credit Courses

In the event that a student must withdraw from their enrolled course, our refund policy is as follows.

  • 100% through June 4, 2024
  • 50% June 5-June 18, 2024
  • No refunds after June 19, 2024


Requesting a Refund

Refund requests must be sent to bce@bc.edu. In the subject line please add: BCE Refund Request. All requests will be processed based on the timestamp receipt. See Refund Policy for full and partial refund dates.

Refund Policy for BCE Non-Credit Courses

In the event that a student must withdraw from their enrolled course, our refund policy is as follows.

  • 100% through June 4, 2024
  • 50% June 5-June 18, 2024
  • No refunds after June 19, 2024


Requesting a Refund

Refund requests must be sent to bce@bc.edu. In the subject line please add: BCE Refund Request. All requests will be processed based on the timestamp receipt. See Refund Policy for full and partial refund dates.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal Due to Illness/Medical Emergency 

In the event a student is unable to complete the program due to illness/medical emergency, refunds will be provided on a sliding scale basis. If less than half of the program has been completed, a 100% refund will be issued. If half or more than half of the program has been completed, a 50% refund will be given.

Withdrawal Due to Visa Delays or Denials

International students assume all responsibility regarding the visa process; it is important to research the amount of time required for a tourist visa. Any delay or denial of a visa that results in the inability to participate in a program is not a recognized reason for a refund. 

Withdrawal Due to Disciplinary Removal

There are no refunds of tuition or program fees charged or payments made, in cases where students are administratively withdrawn from the program for violations of academic or student conduct policies. 

Withdrawal Due to Non-Participation

There are no refunds of tuition or program fees charged or payments made in cases where a student fails to participate in the residential check-out process, fails to check-in, attend courses in part or whole. 

Program Modification

By registering for a BCE program and confirming attendance through payment, you agree that Boston College reserves the right, in its discretion, to modify its educational courses, extracurricular and other programs at any time, including, providing them remotely. If a program is modified from in-person to remote, the price difference will be refunded. Tuition and mandatory fees will not be refunded in that event.

Cancellation of Course

If for any reason Boston College cancels a course students will receive a full refund. If a) it was paid, b) the canceled course was the only course for which the student was registered for and c) the student decides not to replace the canceled course with another course. No notification of withdrawal is required if a course is canceled by Boston College. 

International students admitted into the Two-Week Non-Credit Courses

Boston College does not issue student visa for non-credit programs.

International students should enter the United States in a visitor status instead of F-1 student status. For citizens of countries requiring a visa to enter the U.S., participants should obtain a B-2 “Visitor for Pleasure” visa to come to the U.S., which allows you to engage in tourist-related plans as well as to participate in these programs. Citizens of countries who enjoy the benefits of the Visa Waiver Program should enter the U.S. in WT “Waiver Tourist” status, which permits the same activity.

Health Insurance

On-campus international students must provide proof of health insurance before arriving on campus and coverage must be a U.S. based health insurance policy. If you need to obtain U.S. based coverage, the following company has been used by BC students in the past and provides the appropriate level of coverage. Please note: we cannot let students into the program without appropriate vaccinations under any circumstance.

Compass Benefits

Summary: Compass Student Insurance has been your partner for student insurance for 20 years in the USA. As an independent insurance broker and enrollment specialist, we partner with insurance companies and other service providers who value product, service, and lasting relationships. We combine the insurance products with first class service that is so important to international students in a foreign country. Our partner for the plans presented here is Global Benefits Group (GBG). Depending on your academic program’s insurance requirements, our plans will provide those benefits yet allow you in addition to deductibles and copays are reduced or waived at Student Health Centers.

Compass Student Insurance Website

 

Boston College reserves the right to change any provision of this program at any time. The college specifically reserves the right to change its tuition rates and any other financial charges at any time. The college also reserves the right to rearrange its courses and class hours, to cancel courses for which registration falls below the minimum enrollment, and to change instructor assignments at any time.