Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid

For many students, financial assistance is essential in funding their education. Our goal is to ensure that all students with the drive and determination to complete our professional programs have the opportunity to do so.

As a Boston University student, you may be eligible for federal student aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and educational loans. There is no cost to apply for financial assistance, and you may qualify for a student loan regardless of your income.

In general, you must meet the following criteria for eligibility:

Be accepted as a degree-seeking student, or

• Be making satisfactory academic progress
• Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident alien enrolled at least half time (6 credits)
• Not be in default on prior student loans
• Not owe a repayment or overpayment of a federal grant

For more questions on financial aid, please visit the following website:

http://www.bu.edu/met/metropolitan_college_people/student/resources/financialaid.html

An Enrollment Advisor is available to review the contents of this website with you at any time and can put you in contact with a Financial Aid advisor for MET College. To have an Enrollment Advisor contact you, simply complete the Contact Information form.

Private Loans

There are many private institutions that lend money to part-time working professionals to cover educational expenses.

For more questions on private loans, please visit the following website: http://www.bu.edu/finaid/loans/credit/-

An Enrollment Advisor is available to review the contents of this website with you at any time and can put you in contact with a Financial Aid advisor for MET College. To have an Enrollment Advisor contact you, simply complete the Contact Information form.

Scholarships

There are many different types of public and private scholarships available to a diverse range of students. While there are currently no scholarships available at BU, opportunities are offered from an outside source. They usually require applicants to meet specific academic, social, or economic requirements that are unique to each scholarship program.

Make sure to thoroughly explore all scholarship materials for detailed requirements and disbursement information.

Conduct a free Scholarship Search at (www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/funding).

Health Communication Scholarships

As a prospective student in Health Communication program, you may be eligible for scholarship and grant opportunities to support your continued learning.

To learn more about scholarships and grants that are designed specifically for Health Communicators, visit the view the list of resources below.

1. Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2009. Awardees will be notified by June 30, 2009. For more information, email:
   adamsscholarship@americanlegacy.org.
2. The Kaiser Media Fellowships in Health
   The Deadline for the 2009 Fellowship Program is Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Applications must be received by that date. For more information, visit the Kaiser Foundation web site at www.kff.org.

Tuition

Earning your online Master of Science in Health Communication through Boston University can be a critical component of your continued personal and professional development. Our 40 credit degree is an accelerated program that can be completed in just 18 months and is offered in a convenient online environment. It’s also a wonderful investment in your future. Boston University is a world-renowned and nationally ranked academic institution with a wealth of resources to support your learning experience.

Tuition and Fees*

*Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Students in our Master of Science in Health Communication program may qualify for federal financial aid and private student loans. Simply call 1-877-674-9682, and our Enrollment Advisors will provide more information and guidance.