Scholarship Packages

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the PISCES program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, NSF DUE 2129917

Sample Award Packages & Costs for PISCES Scholars

These estimates are based on 2024-2025 costs of attendance and aid awarded for Massachusetts residents✝. Actual costs and award values may differ.

The Student Aid Index refers to the SAI generated by the FAFSA application. First priority will be given to candidates with SAI less than $6,656, and second priority to candidates with SAI less than $10,500.

To be eligible for PISCES Merit Scholarships and Financial Aid, a student must have submitted their BSU application including FAFSA before March 1, 2025. The BSU Financial Aid Office can assist you in completing FAFSA forms or planning for expenses.

Living on Campus

Student Aid Index = $0
(from FAFSA)

Costs:

Tuition and Fees = $ 12,037
Room and Meal Plan = $ 14,585
Books (estimate) = $ 1,200*
Miscellaneous = $ 3,100*
*Not Billed by BSU, may vary
Total = $ 30,912

Pell Aid = $ 7,395
PISCES Scholarship = $ 7,000
Institutional Aid = $ 9,000*

Total Aid = $23,395

Costs after Aid =$ 7,517*

*Estimate, based on 2024-2025 cost of attendance and awards, for students who completed their FAFSA applications before March1, 2025.

Living Off Campus

Student Aid Index = $4,000
(from FAFSA)

Costs:

Tuition and Fees = $ 12,027
Books (estimate) = $ 1,200*
Miscellaneous = $ 3,544*
Transportation = $ 2,200*
*Not Billed by BSU, may vary
Total = $ 18,971

Pell Aid = $ 4,000
PISCES Scholarship = $ 7,000
Institutional Aid = $ 8,000*

Total Aid = $19,000

Costs after Aid =$ 0*

*Estimate, based on 2024-2025 cost of attendance and awards, for students who completed their FAFSA applications before March 1, 2025.

Living On Campus

Student Aid Index = $8,000
(from FAFSA)

Costs:

Tuition and Fees = $ 12,037
Room and Meal Plan = $ 14,585
Books (estimate) = $ 1,200*
Miscellaneous = $ 3,100*
*Not Billed by BSU, may vary
Total = $ 30,912

PISCES Scholarship = $ 7,000
Institutional Aid = $ 6,100*

Total Aid = $13,500

Costs after Aid =$17,812*

*Estimate, based on 2024-2025 cost of attendance and awards, for students who completed their FAFSA applications before March 1, 2025.

All aid listed above is merit or need-based and does not need to be repaid.
Students may also be eligible for other BSU merit scholarships which would further reduce the cost of attendance.
Students may be eligible for federally subsidized or other student loans and may work with the BSU Office of Financial Aid to determine options for paying costs.

✝PISCES Scholarships are available to non-Massachusetts residents. Non-Massachusetts Residents should consult listed Costs of Attendance.

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