Harvard Extension School Grant

The Harvard Extension School Grant provides financial assistance to admitted degree candidates who demonstrate financial need and maintain satisfactory academic progress. To be eligible, applicants must submit all required financial aid materials by the priority deadline. The grant covers a portion of tuition charges based on the student's aid index and credit enrollment per term, ensuring that a world-class education remains accessible and flexible for adult learners.

Note: To be considered, complete and submit all required financial aid application materials and the supplemental FAS Special Student Scholarship application by the priority deadline.
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Harvard Division of Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.
Imagine a world-class education that’s accessible, flexible, affordable, and designed for impact. That’s Harvard Extension School. Whether you’re looking to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree, take a course for personal enrichment, or stack your courses toward a graduate certificate — and then a degree — you will find a wide range of formats and options designed just for you.
Harvard Extension School provides grant funding for admitted degree candidates based on the following criteria:

• Submit complete financial aid application by the priority deadline
• Submit the Application for Institutional Aid by the priority deadline
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Grants are offered to eligible candidates to cover a portion of tuition charges based on calculated student aid index and number of credits enrolled in per term.
Extension School Grant funds can be applied to tuition charges only and are not transferable to other schools. If you are receiving outside financial assistance that covers your tuition charges, your grant eligibility may be impacted.