financial aid ?

Sharolyn Claybourn: Everything you could possibly want to know about the financial aid programs at Harvard is explained on this page, found, believe it or not, on the website for the financial aid department at Harvard.Harvard meets 100% of the entire financial need of every one of its students. The only challenge is to fully demonstrate your financial need.Harvard is like most of the other elite private universities in this regard - the endowment funds at these schools enable the university to meet 100% of financial aid need.Good luck....Show more

Bibi Tyron: It is important to understand what financial aid. Harvard probably offers need-based financial aid only, meaning that is based on your family's financial strength or ability to pay. They likely do not offer any funds based on merit or talent. Beyond Harvard's own money, you may qualify for federal financial aid in the form of a Pell Grant, federal loans, or work-study. The only way to know what you will qualif! y for is to apply and to carefully adhere to all deadlines. You can also call the financial aid office directly if you have questions....Show more