Financial Aid for International Students

Harvard is strongly committed to making educational opportunity accessible to all. All financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need, and Harvard meets 100 percent of each family's demonstrated need. About 70 percent of Harvard undergraduates receive financial aid.

The financial aid policies for foreign citizens are exactly the same as those for U.S. citizens. All aid is need-based, and admissions decisions are made without regard to whether an applicant has applied for financial assistance.

Students who are not United States or Canadian citizens or permanent residents should complete the "Financial Statement for Students from Foreign Countries." If you do not have a copy of this form, please request one from our office or download the forms from the Financial Aid Office website.This form must be completed by all incoming students who are not United States or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, whether or not they plan to apply for financial aid. Without complete information and appropriate certification, Harvard cannot issue visa documents.

For more information, please refer to the Financial Aid Office Website.