Funding Sources

Funding for Classroom Programs

Payment is due at the time of registration. Students have several methods to pay for classes. Credit card payment (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa), checks, military-sponsored funding, and purchase orders are all acceptable forms of payment. Students paying through a purchase order may be required to pay a portion of the tuition upfront to secure a spot in a class. Credit card payments may be made online through our registration system. This is the fastest method of payment. Checks should be made out to Boston University and include the student’s name and class in the memo line. Purchase orders will signed by the appropriate designee of the funding organization. Special discounts of 10% are available when three employees from the same employer register and pay for the same class under one funding source.

Funding for Online Courses

Please contact our partner agency to find out about payment options and loan information.

Funding for US Military Personnel and Veterans

Boston University accepts payments by military personal through Tuition Assistance and Veteran’s Benefits. Please contact us for more information.

Education Loans

The certificate programs at the Center for Professional Education are non-degree (not-for-credit) and eligible for continuing education and career training loans only. When applying online or by phone, please verify that the loan type is for continuing education or career training. Federal and institutional financial aid (including Stafford/PLUS loans and Pell grants) is awarded to degree-seeking students enrolled in for-credit classes only.

Also note the SCHOOL CODE differs per student loan program. When completing your student loan application, please verify the correct SCHOOL CODE has been included. Failure to provide the correct SCHOOL CODE will delay the processing of your student loan application.

For more information, contact the agency or lender at the link or number provided.

Sallie Mae Career Training Loan
Please note that this loan is credit-based (not need-based), therefore the applicant and/or co-applicant must have a satisfactory credit history and regular income. A co-signer may be required.
http://www.salliemae.com/apply/borrowing/career_training.html
1-888-272-5543
SCHOOL CODE: 607510
(Select Boston University—Center for Professional Studies)

Government Agency Sponsorship
The following government agencies sponsor students who qualify. Contact these agencies directly for more information.

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Services
http://www.mass.gov/mrc/
1-800-245-6543

Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development
http://www.mass.gov/dwd
617-626-5680

Veterans Benefits Administration
http://www.vba.va.gov/
1-888-442-4551

Government-sponsored students need to provide an official letter issued by the agency specifying the student name, the approved class, and the amount to be paid to Boston University on your behalf. Your seat in a program is not reserved until this documentation is received and approved by the Finance Office. Otherwise, a 25% tuition deposit is required to register. This deposit is refunded to you upon receipt of government payment in full. Note that the agency may pay part or all of your tuition and fees and any remaining balance is payable by the student.

Please refer to withdrawal information under the Student Resources tab.