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Admissions & Aid
There are many factors to consider when choosing a graduate program and cost is certainly one of them. Learn more about HGSE's academic programs in addition to our tuition and cost of attendance.
To help you achieve your academic and career goals, HGSE offers many financial aid opportunities to support you.
The following tuition and fee charges are in effect for the 2025–2026 academic year and are subject to change for future years. Tuition and fee charges for the 2026-2027 academic year are published in March 2026. Summary (PDF) of tuition and cost information for the 2024–2025 (past) academic year.
Please note the Standard Student Budget includes actual tuition and fee amounts as well as estimated allowances for related educational expenses. Tuition and Health Insurance Fees are expenses that are directly billed to students, while all other categories are estimated allowances that should not be exceeded. Financial aid eligibility is determined using the following standard cost estimates, updated estimates are published annually in March for the upcoming academic year. Summary (PDF) of tuition and cost information for the 2024–2025 (past) academic year.
^ Ed.L.D. students receive a guaranteed funding package to cover these costs.
* Year 2 in the Ed.L.D Program is a 10 month academic year, while Years 1 and 3 are 9 month academic years.
For full details regarding Ph.D. Program costs, visit the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Cost of Attendance.
Tuition and fee costs are subject to change and are determined each year. Please be aware that future tuition costs, fees, and standard student budget amounts may differ from year to year. Updated figures will be published on this website and in future editions of the Financing Your Education guide, which is updated on a yearly basis. Information regarding health insurance fees, coverage, and waivers can be found on the Harvard University Student Health Program website. Online part-time Ed.M. students will not be automatically enrolled into the comprehensive student health insurance program. Information regarding billing and payment dates can be found through Harvard Student Accounts.
Questions regarding tuition and course credit policies can be directed to the HGSE Office of the Registrar.
The HGSE Financial Aid Office is committed to partnering with you to achieve your academic goals. We encourage all prospective students who apply for admission to connect with the financial aid office, no matter your financial situation.