Institutional Aid
2010 BAC Returning Student Grant
The 2010 BAC Returning Student Grant is awarded to undergraduate students who were accepted into an undergraduate degree program prior to fall 2010 and have been actively enrolled during the prior 4 semesters.
Federal Aid
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
The Subsidized Stafford Loan is a need-based loan awarded to students with financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. The interest on the Subsidized Stafford Loan is paid for by the US Government while a student is enrolled in at least 6 academic credits in a degree granting program.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
The Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is awarded to students without financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. Interest on the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan accrues regardless of a students' enrollment in a degree bearing program. The accrued interest is added to the principle balance if the student chooses not to pay it on a monthly basis.
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
These loans are available to parents of dependent students and graduate students. Graduate students may only borrow the PLUS loan after they have borrowed the maximum Stafford Loans for the year. Federal Direct PLUS Loans carry a fee of 4% and approval of the loan is based on the borrower's credit. A parent or a graduate student must meet the following requirements:
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Not owe a refund on any federal grant
• Not be in default on any federal student loan.
• Be eligible to receive federal aid.
Borrowers of the Federal Direct PLUS Loan will be approved on the basis of credit. The first payment is due within 60 days after the disbursement date. The Federal Direct PLUS loan is an unsubsidized loan, therefore interest will start accruing once the loan has been disbursed.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants provide awards of up to a maximum of $5350.00 for the full academic year to eligible students with the greatest financial need. Students enrolled in less than 12 credits may be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants on a pro-rated basis. These funds are awarded to students who have not earned their first baccalaureate degree.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (BAC/FSEOG)
The BAC Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (BAC/FSEOG) is a federally and college funded program that is awarded to eligible students with the greatest financial need as determined by the FAFSA. These grants are awarded to undergraduate dependent and independent students. First consideration is given to those students who complete the FAFSA by the April 15th priority deadline.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG)
The ACG is a federally funded grant program available to 1st and 2nd year students who have completed a rigorous secondary school (high school) program after January 1st of the calendar year preceding their enrollment at the BAC. Additionally, 2nd year students are required to earn a minimum of 3.0 GPA at the BAC in order to retain eligibility for the ACG. To inquire about what constitutes a rigorous program students may contact the Admissions Department at 617-585-0123 or e-mail at admissions@the-bac.edu.
State Aid
MassGrants
The MassGrant program is administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for undergraduate students residing in state with exceptional financial need. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester in order to be eligible for a MassGrant. Only Massachusetts legal residents are qualified to receive the MassGrant. The priority deadline for the MassGrant is May 1st.
Part-time MassGrants
Part-time MassGrants are available for undergraduate students residing in Massachusetts with exceptional financial need who are enrolled in at least 6 credits and less than 12 credits each semester. The availability of Part-time MassGrant funding is limited. Awards are generally made to those students who completed their FAFSA by the state priority deadline.
Massachusetts Gilbert Grants
Massachusetts Gilbert Grants are for dependent undergraduate students residing in state with exceptional financial need. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester in order to be eligible for this grant. First consideration will be given to those students who meet the BAC priority deadline.
Massachusetts No Interest Loans
The Massachusetts No Interest Loan is available to undergraduate students enrolled in at least 12 academic credits each semester, with financial need, who are legal residents of the Commonwealth. These are interest free loans with no fees.Separate master promissory notes and entrance counseling is required for this loan.
Other State Aid
Many states offer additional resources to their students, even if they are studying outside their state of residence. Students are encouraged to contact their state’s education financing authority for further details.
Other Aid
Alternative Private Loans
Private loans are available to assist students with their educational expenses at the BAC. Eligibility for an alternative loan is based on the borrower's credit rating. In most cases, a co-signer is required. The interest rate varies according to the lender. The student does not have to complete a FAFSA to apply for alternative education loans. It is recommended that students apply for Federal Stafford Loans and grants before applying for an alternative education loan. Please contact the financial aid office at: (617) 585-0125 if you are experiencing difficulty obtaining private loans.
The BAC does not maintain a list of preferred lenders. Potential borrowers are encouraged to research all available options before choosing a lender. For more information and a list of private alternative loans please visit: http://www.finaid.org/loans/privateloan.phtml.
Students interested in applying for an alternative loan must provide lenders with a Self-Certification Form available from the Department of Education at: http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GEN1001A-AppSelfCert.pdf.
Veteran's Benefits
The BAC is approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board's State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, of the U.S. Code to authorize veteran's benefit programs for the degree programs currently offered.