THE VALUE OF A BOISE STATE EDUCATION
Boise State provides several scholarship opportunities for residents and nonresidents, making it even more affordable to attain a quality education.
Automatic Scholarships for Idaho Residents
Boise State University offers merit-based and need-based scholarships for our new incoming and transfer Idaho resident students. Resident scholarships are automatically awarded to admitted resident degree-seeking students who meet the criteria. All admission and scholarship materials must be received by Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline. These scholarships are not combinable.
Spring 2023 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: October 1, 2021
Fall 2022 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 15, 2022
Automatic Scholarships for Residents
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Blue Promise | 3.20-3.89 and eligible for Federal Pell Grant based on FAFSA | $2,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Dean's | 3.70-3.89 | $2,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Presidential | 3.90-4.0 | $2,500 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Automatic Scholarships for Idaho Transfer Students
| Transfer Scholarship Name | Cumulative Transfer GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Blue Promise Transfer | 3.20-3.89 | eligible for Federal Pell Grant based on FAFSA | $2,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Dean's Transfer | 3.70-3.89 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $2,000 | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Presidential Transfer | 3.90-4.0 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $2,500 | 2 years (4 semesters) |
*For more information, please visit Financial Aid’s Idaho Resident Scholarships webpage.
Resident Tuition Costs
| Expense Type | Idaho Resident | True Blue Promise ($2,000/year for 4 years) | Dean's ($2,000/year for 4 years) | Presidential ($2,500/year for 4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $8,060 | $6,060 | $6,060 | $5,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Room and Board | $11,018 | $11,018 | $11,018 | $11,018 |
| Transportation | $2,078 | $2,078 | $2,078 | $2,078 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,258 | $2,258 | $2,258 | $2,258 |
| Total | $24,654 | $22,654 | $22,654 | $22,154 |
Automatic Scholarships for Nonresidents
Boise State University offers merit-based scholarship programs for our nonresident students. Nonresident scholarships are automatically awarded to admitted nonresident degree-seeking students who meet the criteria. All admission and scholarship materials must be received by Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline. These scholarships are not combinable.
Spring 2023 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: October 1, 2021
Fall 2022 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: December 15, 2021
Automatic Scholarships for Nonresidents
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 3.20-3.49 | $2,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Payette | 3.50-4.0 | $8,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) | 3.90-4.0 | $14,661 per year* | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Automatic Scholarships for Nonresident Transfer Students
| Transfer Scholarship Name | Cumulative Transfer GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Transfer | 3.90-4.00 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $14,661 per year* | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Treasure Transfer | 3.40-3.89 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $8,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
Nonresident Tuition Costs
| Expense Type | Nonresident | Alpine ($2,000/year for 4 years | Payette ($8,000/year for 4 years) | Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) ($14,661/year* for 4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $24.980 | $22,980 | $16,980 | $10,319 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Room and Board | $11,018 | $11,018 | $11,018 | $11,018 |
| Transportation | $2,343 | $2,343 | $2,343 | $2,343 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,258 | $2,258 | $2,258 | $2,258 |
| Total | $41,839 | $39,839 | $33,839 | $27,178 |
*For more information, please visit Financial Aid’s Nonresident Scholarship Programs webpage.