Bunker Hill Community College

About Financial Aid

At Bunker Hill Community College, the Financial Aid Office is committed to assisting students and their families meet the costs of a college education. Bunker Hill Community College participates in a wide variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs.  The Financial Aid Office is here to help you through the financial aid application process and to help you decide how to best cover your educational expenses. 

How do I apply for financial aid?

The first step in applying for financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The fastest way to file your FAFSA is on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Filing the FAFSA is always free and the Financial Aid staff is here to help you, if you need it.  Students planning on taking classes in the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters should complete a 2009-2010 FAFSA application.

For more detailed information see Applying for Financial Aid. 

Do I have to be a full-time student to get financial aid?

No,  part-time students taking as few as 3 credits can qualify for some types of grant aid.  We encourage you to complete your FAFSA to help the Financial Aid Office determine what types of aid may be available to you.

I've already payed for my classes this semester.  Should I still apply for financial aid?

Absolutely!  Students that have already paid for their classes can still qualify for financial aid.  These students would be eligible to receive a reimbursement up to the amount of financial aid for which they are eligible.  Students that are currently taking classes for the Spring 2009 semester should complete a 2008-2009 FAFSA to see if they qualify for financial aid.

I have financial aid this year.  Do I need to reapply for financial aid if I'm going to take classes next year?

Yes, you will need to file a new FAFSA for each academic year that you are enrolled in classes.  We encourage you to file your FAFSA early, to give you the best chance of qualifying for the most aid.  Massachusetts residents should complete their FAFSA by May 1, to be considered for the MassGrant program.

I need to send documents in to the Financial Aid Office to complete my application.  Where can I send them?

Unless we specify that we need to see the original document, the fastest way to send your documents is via fax.  Our office fax number is (617) 228-3407.  You can also mail your documents to our office.