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 2013-2014 is $10,112 for the academic year ($5,056 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 $1,095 per term ($2,190 for the academic year).  The Harvard University Health Services required fee is $479 per term ($958 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 $13,260 for the 2013-2014 academic year ($6,630 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 2013 – 2014 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 $2,578 per month for living expenses.

2012-2013 Visiting Fellow Cost of Living Estimates

One Academic Term - 5 months

*PLUS an additional cost of living expense of $3,190 for each additional child.

Full Academic Year - 9 months

*PLUS an additional cost of living expense of $6,380 for each additional child.