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COST OF ATTENDANCE

In Partnership with You and Your Family

A private college education is a significant endeavor for any family to undertake. We are committed to providing need-based aid and financing plans for families at all income levels. The billed and non-billed expenses are outlined below.

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COST OF ATTENDANCE for 2008-09

Tuition

 

$32,557

Health Services Fee

 

$1,426

Student Services Fee

 

$2,190

Room

 

$6,060

Board

 

$4,982

Subtotal - billed costs

 

$47,215

 

Estimated Personal Expenses

 

$3,035

Estimated Travel Costs

 

$0 - $2,400

Total billed and unbilled costs

 

$50,250 - $52,650

 

In addition, health insurance coverage is required at a cost of $1,404 unless the student is covered under the family's health plan.

 

COST OF ATTENDANCE for 2007-08

Tuition

 

$31,456

Health Services Fee

 

$1,426

Student Services Fee

 

$2,116

Room

 

$5,856

Board

 

$4,766

Subtotal - billed costs

 

$45,620

 

Estimated Personal Expenses

 

$2,930

Estimated Travel Costs

 

$0 - $2,400

Total billed and unbilled costs

 

$48,550 - $50,950

 

In addition, health insurance coverage is required at a cost of $1,362 unless the student is covered under the family's health plan.

 

rev Jmk 3/08

All Harvard students receive a subsidy - even students who do not qualify for need-based aid receive a substantial subsidy, or implicit scholarship, from the university because the price charged covers only about two-thirds of the cost to Harvard for the education provided. The remaining third is paid for largely by endowments and gifts.