Visiting Fellows: Costs, Tuition and Fees

Visiting Fellows: Costs, Tuition and Fees

Tuition is charged at the current Graduate School of Arts and Sciences “reduced tuition” rate. The fee for 2012-2013 is $9,770 for the academic year ($4,885 per term). This fee cannot be prorated and is non-refundable.  In addition to the tuition fee, every Visiting Fellow is automatically enrolled in the Harvard University Student Health Plan (HUSHP), which the University offers through the insurance provider Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Massachusetts at a fee of $1,084 per term ($2,168 for the academic year).  The Harvard University Health Services required fee is $465 per term ($930 for the academic year).  If a Visiting Fellow provides documentation establishing that he or she has comparable insurance that meets pre-determined Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Harvard University Health Services standards, HUSHP coverage and the associated fee may be waived. 

Total tuition and fees equal $12,868 for the 2012-2013 academic year ($6,434 per term).”

There is no Harvard University financial aid available for Visiting Fellow or non-degree seeking students at Harvard. 

Most international fellows applying from abroad are funded by a foundation, government entity, organization or company.  All international fellows should be certain they can provide evidence of sufficient funding before applying. Visa authorization is contingent upon the financial certification of funds to cover tuition and living expenses.

Estimated living and academic expenses for the 2012 – 2013 academic year are listed below.  Remember that these figures only represent the bare minimum for living in the Cambridge area and that they are subject to change.  

Should you intend to remain in the Cambridge area during the summer months, anticipate an additional $7,557 for living expenses.

2012-2013 Visiting Fellow Cost of Living Estimates

One Academic Term - 5 months

*PLUS an additional cost of living expense of $2,660 for each additional child.

Full Academic Year - 9 months

*PLUS an additional cost of living expense of $4,788 for each additional child.