Funding Sources

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 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.

For the Online Financial Planning Certificate program, contact Boston Institute of Finance at 1-800-329-4996.

Please note the following loans are credit-based (not need-based), therefore the applicant and/or co-applicant must have a satisfactory credit history and regular income.

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.

TERI Continuing Education Loan
http://www.teri.org/lp_conted.html
1-800-255-8374
Participating lenders include Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
SCHOOL CODE: 02130-97

The Key Career Loan
http://www.key.com/html/H-1.32.b3.html
1-800-539-5363
SCHOOL CODE: 006626-MS

Sallie Mae Career Training Loan
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/
Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development
http://www.detma.org
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.