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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 materials must be received by Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Deadline.
Spring 2020 Application and Scholarship Deadline: October 1, 2019
Fall 2020 Application and Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2020
Automatic Scholarships for Residents
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | 3.90-4.0 | ACT 28+ or SAT 1300+ | $5,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Dean's Scholarship | 3.85-4.0 | ACT 26+ or SAT 1230+ | $3,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| True Blue Promise | 3.20-4.0 | ACT 22+ or SAT 1100+ Eligible for Federal Pell Grant* | $2,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Presidential Scholarship | 3.80-4.0 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $5,000 | 1 year (2 semesters) |
| Transfer Dean's Scholarship | 3.70-3.79 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $3,000 | 1 year (2 semesters) |
*For more information, please visit Financial Aid’s Idaho Resident Scholarships webpage.
Tuition and Fees for Idaho Residents
The table below details tuition and fees for the 2019-2020 year with and without the three Boise State automatic scholarships (tuition and fees – award amount = adjusted tuition estimate). Please refer to Financial Services for per credit hour costs and additional information, and be sure to complete your scholarships checklist on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website.
Resident Tuition Costs
| Expense Type | Idaho Resident | True Blue Scholarship ($2,000/year for 4 years) | Dean's Scholarship ($3,000/year for 2 years) | Presidential Scholarship ($5,000/year for 2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees and Tuition | $8,068 | $6,068 | $5,068 | $3,068 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| Transportation | $1,436 | $1,436 | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Total | $24,300 | $22,300 | $21,300 | $19,300 |
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 materials must be received by Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Deadline.
Spring 2020 Application and Scholarship Deadline: October 1, 2019
Fall 2020 Application and Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2019
Automatic Scholarships for Nonresidents
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Scholarship | 3.90-4.0 | ACT 26+ or SAT 1230+ | $15,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| WUE Scholarship | 3.20-4.0 | ACT 21+ or SAT 1060+ | $12,866 per year* | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Treasure Scholarship | 3.0-4.0 | ACT 19+ or SAT 990+ | $7,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Gem Scholarship | 3.75-4.0 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $15,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Transfer WUE Scholarship | 3.50-3.74 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $12,886 per year* | 2 years (4 semesters) |
*For more information, please visit Financial Aid’s Non-Resident Scholarship Programs webpage.
Tuition and Fees for Nonresidents
The table below details tuition and fees for the 2019-2020 year with and without the three Boise State automatic scholarships (tuition and fees – award amount = adjusted tuition estimate). Please refer to Financial Services for per credit hour costs and additional information, and be sure to complete your scholarships checklist on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website.
Nonresident Tuition Costs
| Expense Type | Nonresident | Treasure Scholarship ($7,000/year for 4 years) | WUE Scholarship (approximately $12,800) | Gem Scholarship ($15,000/year for 4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees and Tuition | $24,988 | $17,988 | $12,102 | $9,988 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| Transportation | $1,680 | $1,680 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Total | $41,464 | $34,464 | $28,578 | $26,464 |