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Tuition & Financial Aid<\/h4>\n

Every year, Dean scholarships are awarded to selected Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine students.\u00a0 These scholarships typically provide approximately $10,000 of aid per year.\u00a0 Students are encouraged to apply early to the program to have the best chance of receiving a Dean scholarship.<\/p>\n

Applicants may also want to learn more about tuition and financial aid for GMS programs<\/a><\/span>. Boston University participates in the Federal Direct Stafford<\/a><\/span>, the Federal Perkins Loans<\/a><\/span>, 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)<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

International Student & Scholars Office<\/h4>\n

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<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Connect with a Current Student!<\/h2>\n

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<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You may also email students directly and read about their backgrounds and interests below!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meet Dexter:<\/h4>\n
I am a second-year student in the Master\u2019s in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine program at Boston University. I am from Indianapolis, Indiana and completed my undergraduate education at Georgetown University in 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology. During my gap year, I worked as the lab manager of the Happy Tech Lab\u2013 a social psychology research lab studying how phones and social media impact well-being. While I intend to stay involved in research, I have always known that I want to help people more directly in a clinical setting. The MHCBM program has been a great fit so far as I prepare for a career as a counselor.<\/div>\n
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I currently serve on the MHCBM Student Representative Committee, organizing volunteer service activities with my peers to stay involved in the community outside of classes. After graduation, I intend to work with adolescents or young adults who are experiencing anxiety or mood disorders. In my free time I enjoy songwriting, playing basketball, watching movies, and exploring Boston.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Email Dexter here:<\/strong> drk74@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n
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Meet Dolce:<\/h4>\n
Hi! My name is Dolce, and I\u2019m a second-year student in Boston University\u2019s Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine program. I\u2019m originally from Sonoma County, California, and attended Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan for high school while pursuing a career as a ballerina.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

Before beginning my journey towards clinical work, I danced professionally, an experience that shaped my interest in how identity, injury, and performance intersect with mental health. After retiring from ballet, I earned my B.A. in Psychology at UCLA, where I worked at the Semel Institute studying behavioral interventions for children with autism and served as a public speaker with NAMI Westside LA, expanding mental health awareness among local high school students. After graduating, I worked at UCSF as a clinical research coordinator, supporting studies focused on better understanding language-based learning differences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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My current interests center on supporting athletes as they navigate identity, injury, and life transitions. In my free time, I also contribute to research on concussion recovery and access to specialty care. I strongly believe people need people, and I look forward to giving back to a community that has deeply shaped me.\u00a0<\/span>Post-grad, I plan to provide evidence-based, culturally responsive care rooted in connection and compassion.<\/p>\n

Outside of grad school, you can usually find me walking around Boston listening to a podcast, in the kitchen making something from scratch, or working on a puzzle!<\/p>\n

Email Dolce here: <\/strong>dolcevmm@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meet Zoe:<\/h4>\n

Hi! My name is Zoe, and I am a second-year student in BU\u2019s Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program. I was born and raised in Miami, FL, and I recently graduated from the University of Michigan, where I earned my B.S. in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. Go BLUE!!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always been passionate about connecting with people and supporting their wellbeing. I am deeply committed to the Special Olympics organization and to advocating for mental health in communities where it is often overlooked. I\u2019m especially interested in the intersection of sports and mental health, as well as working with children and young adults navigating key transitional periods in their lives. BU has already been incredible in giving me the foundation to become the strongest clinician I can be.<\/p>\n

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For fun, I love walking around Boston (the Esplanade is my favorite), going to the movies, watching New England sports, catching up on reality TV, and spending time with my wonderful friends, many of whom I\u2019ve met through the program :)<\/p>\n

Email Zoe here:\u00a0<\/strong>zmeltz@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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