Program cost, funding and billing
Cost of participation varies by program. A break down of estimated student expenses is available for your consideration. BC financial aid is not available in the summer. However, there are funding opportunities for summer programs. Eligible students are encoruaged to inquire about need-based state and federal aid. We offer advising and support for students applying for need-based and prestigious awards, and a variety of BC scholarships, and grants. Please note that a deposit and withdrawal fees are in effect for summer prorgams and internships.
Boston College students will be billed for summer programs via their Agora account in early May, and payment is due prior to departure. Any questions related to billing should be directed to Student Services.
Four separate costs are billed to Boston College Agora:
| Cost | BC summer programs |
| Tuition | BC tuition* |
| CISI | $55-$100, depending on duration of stay |
| Program Fee | Varies by program, includes housing, activities, and some group meals |
| Enrollment Fee | $45 |
*Note: BC graduate students participating in summer courses for credit will be subject to the tuition rate of their school.
Further details on costs are listed on individual program pages.
External Applicants (non-BC students)
External applicants are required to submit a $1500 non-refundable deposit with the completed confirmation forms by February 20th in order to secure their place in a summer program. This payment must be sent in the form of a certified check made out to “Boston College”. Students will receive a final invoice with the above costs in early April detailing the final program costs, less the deposit. Full program payment is due by the program start date.
Grants & Scholarships
Students are encouraged to research grant and scholarship opportunities as early as possible in the application process. You may schedule an appointment with the OGE scholarships advisor. If you are a Montserrat student, you are also encouraged to meet with the Montserrat Advisor early in the application process.
Affording a study abroad experience is possible
Studying abroad is not necessarily more expensive than a semester at Boston College. While some programs in large metropolitan areas may cost more than a semester in Chestnut Hill, expenditures for many other programs may be the same or less than at BC.
Montserrat
Montserrat students are encouraged to meet with the Montserrat Advisor early on in the process of selecting programs. Students receive guidance with long-term financial planning and scholarship/grant applications. The advisor will go over the estimated student budget for BC semester, year, and summer programs, and refer students to meeting with their Financial Aid Advisor.
Scholarships
Students seeking guidance in applying for prestigious merit awards for study abroad, as well as need-based scholarships and grants for the academic year or summer, are encouraged to meet with the Scholarships Advisor. To prepare for this meeting, students are asked to review scholarships information on the OIP website and arrive with specific questions.
Featured Funding Opportunities
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Fung Scholars
Established in 2017 with a generous gift by the Victor and William Fung Foundation, the Fung Scholars program at Boston College provides opportunities to support international experiences in Asia. In line with the Office of Global Education's mission, the program is designed to expand BC students’ access to study, intern, volunteer, and academic research opportunities in Asia, as well as to help students develop as well-rounded, interculturally competent, and globally conscious citizens.
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McGillycuddy-Logue travel grants
The McGillycuddy-Logue travel grants are awarded to Boston College students through the McGillycuddy-Logue Center for Undergraduate Global Studies. Established in 2008 with a generous gift from Kathleen McGillycuddy and Ron Logue, the Center promotes and fosters innovative international learning for undergraduate students at Boston College.
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BC and external funding opportunities
Students are encouraged to explore BC, as well as external funding options for summer programs and internships abroad. A selection of scholarship and grant opportunities is available on the OGE website. Eligibility requirements vary by program and students are encouraged to start the planning and application process early. Note that BC institutional finanical aid is not available toward summer programs and internships, and that external funding may not be confirmed until after program particiaption is finalized.
Students commit to participating in a summer program when they complete their Final Confirmation and Clearance form via the MyOGE portal. The OGE will reserve a spot in the program and make any necessary program fee payments on behalf of the student.
All confirmed students are responsible for at least a $300 non-refundable program deposit, or $500 for internship program participants, which will be applied toward their program fee. Please note that the program fee charge may appear on My Bill closer to the start of the program. Whereas if a student decides to withdraw from the program after they have confirmed their participation, the non-refundable deposit, as well as any other applicable fees, will be applied to their BC account after their final decision is communicated to the OGE in writing by submitting a withdrawal form. The official date of withdrawal is confirmed upon receipt of this form.
Summer programs incur non-recoverable costs related to housing and other program logistics as part of the program fee. Such costs increase the closer we get to the start of the program. Students must be mindful of the withdrawal timeline, listed below. Students who withdraw past these deadlines will be responsible for all or part of the program fees incurred by Boston College. If you are a student who has known medical, financial, or academic circumstances, that may lead to a late withdrawal from the program, you must notify the OGE Program Manager in advance. Please do not assume that the posted withdrawal fees can be waived due to personal circumstances.
Please note that the tuition refund schedule, which is different from the program fee withdrawal policy, follows the policy as set by Boston College Student Services. Once a program officially begins, you have until the add/drop deadline for your specific summer term to drop the course and receive a refund. After the add/drop deadline, there is no cancellation of tuition for withdrawing from a course. Students will be required to pay the full cost of the course for any withdrawals after the stated add/drop deadline.
In terms of program fees, depending on the date of withdrawal, the following fees will apply, to be charged to the student's Boston College account.
WITHDRAWAL FEE TIMELINE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
| February 27 | $300 program deposit |
| March 25 | $300 program deposit + 15% of the program fee |
| April 10 | $300 program deposit + 30% of the program fee |
| April 20 | $300 program deposit + 60% of the program fee |
| May 1 | 100% of the program fee |
WITHDRAWAL FEE TIMELINE FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
| February 27 | $500 program deposit |
| March 25 | $500 program deposit + 50% of the program fee |
| April 20 | 100% of the program fee |