How does financial aid work for Boston College transfer students?

I'm considering transferring to Boston College and I'm curious about how their financial aid process works for transfer students. Does anyone have experience with getting financial aid as a transfer at BC?

Boston College definitely supports its transfer students with financial aid, although the need-based aid process for transfers is pretty similar to the process for first-year applicants.

After you've submitted your transfer application, you'll also need to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile. Both of these must be done by the stated deadline. These two forms are necessary to calculate your Student Aid Index (SAI), which essentially assesses your family's ability to contribute to your education.

BC will then use your SAI to calculate your demonstrated financial need and put together a financial aid package for you. This package might consist of a combination of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. BC is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated need of all admitted students, including transfer students.

It is important to note that Boston College's transfer merit aid availability is limited compared to the financial aid options provided for first-year students. Merit scholarships are typically not available for transfer students. Hence, most of the financial aid provided to transfer students is need-based.

In conclusion, you can definitely receive financial aid as a Boston College transfer student, but the majority of this aid will be need-based, and the availability of merit-based scholarships is limited. The key is making sure to complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile in a timely manner. It might be beneficial to also reach out directly to the financial aid office at BC; they are typically very helpful and can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information.