Harvard College Financial Aid- Current Students

Scholarship Overview

Students, from generous need-based aid to supplemental funding, have access to a wide range of options to help them take advantage of everything Harvard University in USA has to offer. The process of applying for financial aid from Harvard is essentially the same for all students.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for Bachelor’s Degree.
• This scholarship is applicable for the following courses at Harvard University in the USA:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
  • Bachelor of Arts in Physics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Statistics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
• Applicable to all Bachelor programs.

Scholarship amount details

• The scholarship amount is not specified by the university

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• All applicants must file the online 2022-2023 CSS Profile via the College Board. Make sure to include Harvard as a recipient using the code 3434.
• If you are an international student who is unable to complete the CSS Profile due to unreliable access in your home country, or if you live in a country from which the College Board cannot process payments, you may submit a paper application found here.
• Submit tax and other documents through the College Board IDOC Service. Applicants must have completed and submitted the CSS Profile before uploading the documents. Once you file your CSS Profile, you will receive communication from the College Board that will guide you through the process. Do not submit supporting documents to our office unless you are specifically instructed to do so.
• FAADS: Every student needs to complete the Financial Aid Activity and Demographic Supplement online. This is a short and easy form to complete.
• The FAFSA is a free form that determines your eligibility for federal aid. File the online 2022-2023 FAFSA. Remember to include Harvard’s code E00468.
• For 2022-2023, the following documents are required:
  • Parents’ 2020 income tax document for both parents: this will be whatever documentation of income your parents submit to their national government. If your parents do not file tax returns, please submit a Tax Non-Filer Statement, and whatever documentation they do have, such as a wage statement, salary certificate, or letter from their employer(s) stating annual income.
  • Student’s 2020 income tax document: if you do not file a tax document, please submit a Tax Non-Filer Statement, and a copy of any W-2 Forms, if you received any.
  • Business documents: if either of your parents has an interest in a business or farm, submit the business tax return for each business and/or farm.
  • Additional information: if you have any unusual expenses or special circumstances to share, feel free to submit a letter with the rest of your documents.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid
Application Link:
https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid

Application Documents

Type of Document	Indicates if Document is Required
Transcripts	Required
Financial/Tax Documents	Required
Essay	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Information	Date/Details
Scholarship Deadline	Not Available
Decision Date	Not Available
Contact Email	financial_aid@fas.harvard.edu
Contact Number	(617) 495-1581

Scholarship Eligibility

• Financial aid is need-based and determined by the family’s financial situation, including income and assets.
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students with demonstrated financial need are eligible for aid.
• Students must be enrolled full-time in a degree program to qualify for financial aid.
• Satisfactory academic progress is required to maintain eligibility for financial aid.
• Annual submission of updated financial documents, including tax returns, is required for continued eligibility.
• For divorced or separated parents, both parents’ financial contributions are considered.
• Students must contribute through student employment (typically 10-15 hours per week) and/or summer earnings.
• Special circumstances, such as medical emergencies or changes in income, can be considered by the Financial Aid Office.
• Students must reapply for financial aid each year by submitting updated financial information.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any)
12	Required

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

What is the deadline to apply for financial aid?
The deadline varies each year. Typically, it is in early spring for returning students.

How do I apply for financial aid?
You need to submit the CSS Profile and IRS Tax Return or equivalent financial documents. Details are available on the Harvard Financial Aid website.

Can I apply for financial aid if I am an international student?
Yes, international students can apply for need-based financial aid. However, they must apply during the admissions process and cannot apply for aid after admission.

What if my family’s financial situation changes?
You can submit a request for special circumstances to the Financial Aid Office, and they will review it.