A private college education is a significant endeavor for any family to undertake. The Harvard Financial Aid Office is committed to providing need-based aid and financing plans for families at all income levels. The billed and unbilled expenses are outlined below. Over 50 percent of undergraduates receive need-based Harvard Scholarship aid.
| Cost of Attendance for 2008-2009 | |
| Tuition | $32,557 |
| Health Services Fee | $1,426 |
| Student Services Fee | $2,190 |
| Room | $6,060 |
| Board | $4,982 |
| Subtotal |
$47,215 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $3,035 |
| Total Budget | $50,250 |