GSDM – Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Student Financial Services (SFS) provides students with tools and guidance to manage financial aid while at Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) as well as the resources to be financially successful upon graduation. Financial aid is offered each academic year and you must re-apply annually to be considered eligible to receive aid.
Overview
- To determine eligibility for need-based funding, SFS evaluates each student’s income and assets. A student is considered independent for purposes of awarding Federal Financial Aid.
- In addition to federal financial aid, students may be offered need-based institutional loan funding. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Post-doctoral students are not eligible for Boston University Need-Based Loans.
- All GSDM scholarship aid is determined by the GSDM Office of Admissions.
- To be eligible for federal and/or need-based aid, you must be enrolled with six or more credits in your degree program.
Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 Federal Financial Aid Application Process - All Students
Submit the 2025/2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Boston University school code 002130
- Available to US Citizens, Permanent Residents and eligible Non-Citizens
- Non-credit based, unsubsidized loan
- Loan will vary depending on academic year and enrollment status
Once you’ve filled out your FAFSA form and received your financial aid award, make sure you stay eligible throughout the academic year—and in subsequent years. View the Eligibility page for more information.
Social Security Numbers and Your Application
Your Social Security Number (SSN) is required for Boston University to receive your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Boston University does not have your SSN information because the ADEA AADSAS, CAAPID and PASS applications do not collect the Social Security Number. You will need to make arrangements to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to Student Financial Services.
DO NOT EMAIL YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
- Complete the FAFSA
- Receive your acceptance letter from GSDM Admissions
- Complete the secure Social Security Number Reporting form to provide your SSN electronically (requires BU login name and password)
- For newly admitted students who may not have a BU login name and password you may need to wait until you receive your account information from your school
Questions? Please email osfs-sdm@bu.edu.
We at Boston University Medical Campus are dedicated to the security of your personal information on your financial aid application.
Continuing Student Considerations
- You can check the status of your application requirements at any time on the Your Financial Aid tab on the MyBU Student Portal.
- Federal financial aid cannot be disbursed unless any prior balance is $200 or less. Check your account balance on the Student Account Inquiry tab on the MyBU Student Portal.
Deadlines
You must complete your financial aid application at least one month prior to the bill deadline in order to ensure that your financial aid is shown on your bill and to avoid late fee charges. Please contact Student Accounting Services for exact deadline dates for your program.
If you receive an outside scholarship after submitting your application, please submit a copy of the notification letter to SFS.