Boston University

Boston University is a 4-year, private university located in Boston, MA. Students at Boston University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs.

Boston University Military & Veteran Support Programs

BU offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• BU has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Does not award credit for the CLEP or DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• BU is a Yellow Ribbon school
• BU is a MyCAA approved school

Is Boston University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, BU is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Boston University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, BU is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Boston University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, BU offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Boston University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $1,710 per credit hour BU’s tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Boston University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $1,710 per credit hour BU’s online tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Boston University offer online degree programs?

Yes, BU offers online degree programs. 

Is Boston University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, BU is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Boston University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, BU has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Boston University a MyCAA school?

Yes, BU is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Boston University

Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society.