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FINANCIAL AID   Welcome to the Harvard Graduate School of Education Financial Aid Office web site. The HGSE Financial Aid Office offers a number of financial aid programs to assist students in financing the cost of education. This site is intended to familiarize you with the opportunities and services offered by the Financial Aid Office and to assist you in your financial planning. Whether you are a prospective student or a current student we invite you to pay close attention to the "Highlights" and "Upcoming Deadlines" to ensure important opportunities, dates and deadlines are not missed.

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HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMER 2006:

Student Term Bills
View your Fall Term Bill from the Harvard Student Receivables Office.

Federal Loan Entrance Counseling
New borrowers of Federal Perkins and/or Direct Loans must complete an Entrance Counseling Session this Fall, in addition to loan promissory notes. You can prepare for this process by reading our HGSE Entrance Counseling Instructions.

Alternative Loan Programs
Many students seek alternative loans to help supplement their financial aid package and meet educational expenses. Students are encouraged to consider all options when choosing an alternative financing method. It is important to research and compare each option so you select the best possible product for your individual needs. We have posted information and application links to some popular alternative loan programs utilized by HGSE students on our student loan page.

There is also an alternative loan comparison publication now available to help you compare the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS, Citibank Graduate PLUS, MEFA Graduate Loan and HELP Loan Programs. These programs represent a small sample of educational lenders available and students are welcome to explore other sources of alternative financing not listed in our publications.

Financial Aid Office Summer Walk-in Hours:

  • 10:00 - 3:00 Monday

  • 10:00 - 3:00 Tuesday

  • 10:00 - 3:00 Wednesday

  • 10:00 - 3:00 Thursday

  • 10:00 - 1:00 Friday



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    UPCOMING DEADLINES

    2006-2007 ACADEMIC YEAR:

    The 2006-2007 Financial Aid Application deadline for new applicants to HGSE or applicants to a new degree program was February 3, 2006. Applicants who met stated deadlines were given first priority for funding, but it is not too late to apply.

    International applicants should be sure to complete the International Financial Aid Application for the 2006-2007 Academic Year

    2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR:

    The 2007-2008 Financial Aid Application will be available in November 2006. You will be able to download the application at that time. The 2007-2008 FAFSA can not be completed prior to January 1, 2007.

    FELLOWSHIPS

    FULBRIGHT CULTURAL EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIPS. Travel Grants and Teaching Assistantships for U.S. students: Apply through the Fellowship Office (Alums welcome). Deadline: September 21, 2006. Information booklets are available in the Financial Aid Office (International students apply through home countries, see website). Fulbright Programs

    FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD PROGRAM. The DDRA Program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern languages and area studies in the US by providing opportunities for scholars to conduct research abroad. Deadline: October 10, 2006. Students apply through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; detailed information is available here.

    Other outside funding


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    Please be sure to download or review online our Master’s handbook and Doctoral handbook for detailed information answering common questions about financial aid and financing your education here at HGSE. For a brief summary of more currently topical questions you may also refer to our Seasonal Newsletter.