Tuition
Genealogical Principles
Summer Session 1
The Genealogical Principles course is offered 6 times per year – twice every spring, summer, and fall. Choose the session that works best for your schedule.
Certificate in Genealogical Research
Summer Session
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Course books are required for all students.
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NGS, NEHGS, APG, SCGS, NYG&B, and AAHGS members receive a tuition reduction.
To use the discount code, copy the code and paste it in the “Discount Code” box on the checkout page, then click ‘Apply’.

National Genealogical Society (NGS) members receive a 10% tuition reduction for the BU Genealogy Programs. Learn more about the NGS American Genealogy Home Study course. NGS member code: SD5LR4

New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) members receive a 10% tuition reduction for the BU Genealogy Programs. Learn more about the country’s leading research center for genealogists and family historians.
NEHGS member code: LFR4M2

Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) members receive a 10% tuition reduction for the BU Genealogy Programs. Learn more about how APG members blend their diverse backgrounds to create a strong, competent genealogy industry.
APG member code: RQW4N9

SCGS Members receive a 10% tuition reduction for the BU Genealogy Programs. Learn more about how SCGS members collaborate, consult, and build a sense of community with others who share our passion for family history and genealogy.
SCGS member code: ZOA6T7

New York Genealogical and Biographical Society members receive a 10% tuition reduction for the BU Genealogy Programs. Learn more about the leading authority on genealogy research in New York State. Access New York records, free webinars, blogs, and third-party DNA tools.
NYG&B member code: NYG21B

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society members receive a 10% tuition reduction for the BU Genealogy Programs. Learn more about the group of historians and genealogists who strive to preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity.
AAHGS member code: AAHGS82
To learn more, contact an Enrollment Advisor at 617-502-8822 or complete the form below.