I'm an international student looking at Boston College and I'm curious about any scholarships available for us. Does anyone know what kind of financial aid options are out there? Tips on how to apply would be super helpful!
Boston College does offer need-based financial aid for international students, and awards are competitive. This aid is in the form of grants, which do not need to be repaid. International students are also eligible for merit scholarships, but no sports scholarships are offered by Boston College.
Start your scholarship search with the school itself. Upon applying for admissions, all applicants are considered for the Presidential Scholars Program, a merit-based award that covers full tuition. There's no separate application process, so you just apply for admissions to Boston College and you'll automatically be evaluated for this scholarship.
Another option is the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program, which is a full-tuition scholarship that is awarded to fifteen incoming freshman students each year. It's a highly competitive scholarship program that covers four years of undergraduate study, including each summer semester. It, too, doesn't require a separate application.
Remember that the application process for financial aid begins with taking admissions in the college. You'll need to fill out the CSS Profile and submit it by January 1 for Early Decision and February 1 for Regular Decision. The CSS Profile requires detailed information about your family's financial situation, so make sure you have all the relevant documents and details on hand.
One thing to remember is that Boston College is need-blind for domestic students, but need-aware for international students, which means your ability to pay can affect admissions decisions.
Finally, don't limit yourself to scholarships from the college itself. You can use Appily or other scholarship search databases to look for external scholarships that you may be eligible for. Good luck!
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