Harvard / Financial aid
Paying for Harvard
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Harvard actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Harvard's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
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Harvard cost & aid FAQ
How much does Harvard cost after financial aid?
The average family pays about $18,000 per year at Harvard after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $83,000. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.
What does Harvard cost by family income?
At Harvard, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $0 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $22,000 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.
Does Harvard offer free tuition?
Yes. Harvard waives tuition for families earning under $100,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.
Does Harvard give financial aid to international students?
Need-blind for international students, meets full need. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Harvard's financial aid office.
Does Harvard meet full financial need?
Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
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