Current Students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Every year, Provost scholarships are awarded to selected Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine students.  These scholarships typically provide approximately $10,000 of aid per year.  Students are encouraged to apply early to the program to have the best chance of receiving a Provost scholarship.

Applicants may also want to learn more about tuition and financial aid for GMS programs. Boston University participates in the Federal Direct Stafford, the Federal Perkins Loans, and the Ford Loan Program. Graduate students receive their direct loans through these programs, which has the same loan limits, interest rates, and fees as the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans and Work-study Programs are also available. Learn more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

International Student & Scholars Office

If you are an international student, we have an entire office dedicated to supporting you and helping you transition to Boston. They will support you with immigration or visa questions and are a great resource. Learn more about the International Student Scholars Office.


Connect with a Current Student!

We are lucky to have a team of current student representatives and volunteers to answer your FAQs and provide you with a real-life perspective of the MHCBM program. Our centralized student representative email address is here: mhcbmrep@bu.edu.

 

You may also email students directly and read about their backgrounds and interests below!

 

 

Meet Jacqueline:

Hi! I am a second-year MHCBM cohort member originally from Massachusetts. I graduated from Denison University in 2019 with a degree in psychology.

I completed my practicum placement at Boston Medical Center’s Community Violence Response Team, where I provided emotional support and advocacy for survivors of community violence. Currently, I am completing my internship at MCI-Framingham, a medium-security women’s prison, where I have specifically tailored my caseload to work with young adults. 

I am passionate about trauma-informed care and exploring therapeutic approaches that promote resilience and empowerment. My clinical interests include complex trauma, the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system, and working with individuals from underserved backgrounds.

Email Jacqueline here: jlasko@bu.edu

Meet Mohamed:

Hello! My name is Mohamed, and I’m in my first year of the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine. I’m from Toronto, Canada (go Raptors!) and completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. I’ve always been passionate about clinical psychology and psychotherapy, and the MHCBM program’s unique clinical focus and the opportunities it provides truly fit what I wanted to learn in a mental health counseling graduate program and my professional career after graduation! 
Currently, I serve on the MHCBM Student Representative Committee, planning initiatives within the community and organizing exciting events for fellow peers throughout the year. In my free time, I love to chef it up in the kitchen, go to the gym, watch and play sports (basketball, football, you name it) and I also love to go on adventures and find new things to do around Boston!

Meet Nia:

I am a first-year student in Boston University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program. Originally from Memphis, TN, I earned my B.A. in Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 2021. After completing my undergraduate studies, I worked as the full-time lab manager at Rice University in Houston, TX, supporting bereaved spouses and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. In August 2024, I moved to Boston to begin my graduate journey and have truly enjoyed my experience so far!

I currently serve as a member of the Student Representative Committee and am excited to complete my practicum at UMass Memorial Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) in the summer of 2025. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I love reading, fitness, and spending time with friends and family.

Meet Sage:

Hello! My name is Sage and I am a current first year student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine program at BU! I am originally from Boston and decided to pursue my MA degree in my home city. This was my dream program and I love everything about it: from my classmates, to my classes, my professors, etc.

Post grad, I intend on receiving my license to practice and one day open up my own. In the future, I also am interested in pursuing my PhD. I love to exercise, I run a mental health page , and I embrace self care! 

Email Sage here: sageb@bu.edu