How much does MIT cost?

Detailed information about tuition and fees, housing and dining, and books and personal expenses are broken down in detail here.

If you have a specific question or concern regarding financial aid, visit Student Financial Services online, by email at [email protected], or from their contact page.

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Does MIT have a Financial Aid Calculator?

We have two calculators. The MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator provides a quick estimate based on six questions. For a more in-depth review, the Net Price Calculator will help you learn…
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Does MIT provide any academic or athletic scholarships?

MIT provides financial aid on the basis of financial need only. We don’t offer money based on any measure of merit—academic, athletic, artistic, or anything else. However, we refer to…
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Does MIT provide CSS Profile waivers?

Some students of certain incomes are able to have the their CSS Profile fees waived by the College Board. MIT is not able to offer a fee waiver directly. If…
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How do I contact Student Financial Services?

Contact information for Student Financial Services (including phone, fax, email, and mail) can be found on the SFS contact page.
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What is need-blind admissions?

MIT’s need-blind admissions process ensures that you will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process because of your financial need. Our admissions process is need-blind for all students, foreign and domestic.

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