Fee waivers are available for all applicants, domestic and international. You can request one in the Fee Waiver Request section of the application. MIT offers need-blind admissions, so requesting a fee waiver won’t have any impact on your chances of admission.
Does MIT offer fee waivers for transfer applicants?
Transfer FAQs
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FAQ / First-year application
I’m a non-traditional applicant. How do I apply?
Some students apply to us after an extended break from conventional education, and we value the insights and experiences of students returning to higher education. Depending on your academic history,… -
FAQ / First-year application
I’m a high school student taking college classes. Do I apply for transfer admission?
If you are still in high school, you are considered a first-year applicant regardless of how many classes you have taken at the university level. The transfer application is intended… -
FAQ / Transfer
Does MIT offer transfer credit?
If you’re admitted, you can expect to receive credit for subjects of study that are substantively equivalent to corresponding MIT subjects. If your academic record doesn’t appear to merit credit… -
FAQ / Transfer
Am I eligible to apply for transfer admission?
MIT welcomes a small group of exceptional transfer students every year. Successful transfer students come to MIT from many backgrounds: community colleges, the U.S. military, international universities, and other non-traditional… -
FAQ / Transfer
Can I apply for transfer admission if I’m a first-year college student?
Yes, because you finished high school and will complete two terms of college by the time you enter MIT in the fall, you are eligible to apply as a transfer…