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Harvard to Offer Free Tuition for Families Earning $200,000 or Less

Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, Harvard will expand its financial aid program to make education more accessible for middle- and low-income families.

People walk through the gate on Harvard Yard at the Harvard University campus on June 29, 2023 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard is making it a lot easier for some students to attend.
A pedestrian walks through Harvard Yard at Harvard University, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Harvard Yard at the Harvard University campus on June 29, 2023 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • Families earning $200,000 or less annually will qualify for free tuition, while those earning $100,000 or less will have all billed expenses covered, including housing, food, and health insurance.
  • The updated financial aid policy will benefit approximately 86% of U.S. families, significantly broadening access to Harvard's undergraduate programs.
  • Students from families earning $100,000 or less will also receive $2,000 grants in their first and junior years to support their transition to and from Harvard.
  • Harvard has committed $275 million to its financial aid budget for the 2025-26 academic year, reflecting its longstanding efforts to increase accessibility.
  • The expansion aligns with similar financial aid initiatives at peer institutions like MIT and the University of Pennsylvania to address the affordability challenges of higher education.