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 required admission materials must be received by Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline in order to qualify. Scholarship criteria is subject to change.*
Fall 2022 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 15, 2022
Spring 2023 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: October 1, 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) |
*Scholarships require full-time enrollment of 12 or more credits. Please see a full list of criteria on 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 |
This table details estimated full-time (11-16 credits) tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 year with and without the Boise State automatic scholarships included. Estimated amounts are based on direct and indirect costs that are subject to change. (Tuition and fees – award amount = adjusted tuition estimate).
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 required admission materials must be received by Boise State Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline to be considered for automatic scholarships. Scholarship criteria is subject to change.*
Fall 2022 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: December 15, 2021
Spring 2023 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: October 1, 2022
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 |
This table details estimated full-time (11-16 credits) tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 year with and without the Boise State automatic scholarships included. Estimated amounts are based on direct and indirect costs that are subject to change. (Tuition and fees – award amount = adjusted tuition estimate).
**Ineligible Majors
There are some programs ineligible for the Alpine, Payette and WUE awards. If you choose an ineligible major on your admission application or via My.BoiseState, you will not be considered for these scholarships. Ineligible majors include:
- Nursing and Pre-Nursing (eligible for the WUE only)
- Radiologic and Pre-Radiologic Sciences
- Fully online programs charging per-credit fees through Boise State Online
***Ineligible for Alpine and Payette scholarships only.
*Scholarships require full-time enrollment of 12 or more credits. Please see a full list of criteria on Financial Aid’s Nonresident Scholarship Programs webpage.