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Tuition is charged at the current Graduate School “reduced tuition” rate. The fee for 2009-10 is estimated to be $8,760 for the academic year ($4,380 per term). This fee cannot be prorated and is non-refundable. In addition to the tuition fee, Visiting Fellows are required to pay $1,126 ($563 per term) for the use of the University Health Services. Also, a $1,714 fee ($857 per term) is required for the Harvard Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance plan. Fellows may waive the Harvard Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan only it they have other medical coverage that meets minimum standards required by Massachusetts law. Total tuition and fees equal $11,600 for the year ($5,800 per term).

Unfortunately, there is no Harvard University financial aid for Visiting Fellows.

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

Estimated living and academic expenses for the 2009-2010 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 $6,920 for living expenses.

2009-2010 Cost of Living Estimates

*PLUS an additional cost of living expense of $5,635 for each additional child.