Harvard College Financial Aid for International Students

Harvard University · United States

Harvard gives international undergraduates the same need-based aid as American students. Families earning under USD 100,000 a year pay nothing, and aid covers at least full tuition up to USD 200,000.

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Expected deadline

76 days

Friday, 1 January 2027

Expected deadlines: Restrictive Early Action on 1 November 2026 and Regular Decision on 1 January 2027. Financial aid forms are due by 1 November for early and 1 February for regular applicants.

What it covers

Families earning under USD 100,000: no parent contribution; aid meets the full cost
Families earning up to USD 200,000: aid covers at least full tuition
Above that, aid based on your family's demonstrated need

Who can apply

Applying for an undergraduate degree at Harvard College
International students, including Pakistanis, are eligible on the same terms as US students
Aid is based on family finances, not on merit

Documents you need

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Common Application or Coalition Application
CSS ProfileHarvard's code is 3434
Family financial documents through IDOCIncome proof, bank statements and similar

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How to apply

1Apply to Harvard College through the Common App or Coalition App
2Submit the CSS Profile (code 3434) and your family's documents through IDOC
3Use Harvard's net price calculator first to see what your family would pay

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