Hi guys, I know Harvard's prestige and all that, but I'm a little worried about the cost aspect. Can anyone here give me a rough estimate of the annual tuition cost at Harvard University? I'd appreciate it.
Hello! Harvard University may have a listed "sticker price" tuition fee that might seem daunting, but the university has a very comprehensive financial aid policy that can significantly reduce the cost depending on your family's income. The listed tuition for Harvard for the 2024-2025 academic year is $56,550.
However, if we take into account possible financial aid, the costs could be considerably less. If your family earns less than $85,000 per year, you pay nothing towards the cost of attendance at Harvard. So the family contributing nothing towards the tuition makes it effectively zero. For families earning from $85,000 to $150,000, they will typically contribute from nothing up to 10% of their annual income.
Remember, these are rough estimates and the final amount you'll have to pay depends on the detailed financial report you provide when applying. Harvard's financial aid policy is fairly generous and they aim at making education accessible to everyone, irrespective of their financial situation. That's one of the many attributes that keeps its prestige intact!
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