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Scholarships paperwork

Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid

To be considered for most federal, state, and institutional financial aid, a student must:

  • be accepted to and enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø;be accepted to and enrolled in an aid-eligible certificate or degree program (currently, the Entrepreneurship Certificate Program is not aid-eligible);
  • have a valid Social Security number;
  • be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States or its trust territories;
  • maintain at least half-time enrollment status;
  • maintain satisfactory academic progress;
  • not be in default on any previous or in repayment of an educational grant.

Students who have obtained a previous bachelor’s degree at any U.S. or foreign institution are not eligible for most types of financial aid.

Complete the FAFSA using 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s school code of 011210 by visiting .

Contact and Hours

Charlestown Campus, Second Floor, B-Building Lobby

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.


Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please contact us via email, text or chat for remote assistance.
Email: studentcentral@bhcc.edu
Phone: 617-228-2370  |  Fax: 617-228-2371