Does HDS offer financial aid for study abroad programs?
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Harvard Divinity School does not offer a study abroad program or financial aid for study abroad programs.
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Do HDS students work while going to school?
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Many HDS students have part-time jobs while going to school. Students generally work 10 to 15 hours per week, many of them right on Harvard University’s campus. Many of our students work in libraries, in administrative offices, and in research positions...
Do you offer financial aid to international students?
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Yes! International Students who are applicants to the master of divinity (MDiv) and master of theological studies (MTS) are automatically considered for merit-based grant aid, and are strongly encouraged to also submit the HDS Application for Financial...
Can students receive merit- based grant aid and need-based grant aid?
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No. Eligible students will either receive merit-based aid or need-based aid but not both.
What do I need to do to be considered for merit-based grant aid?
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All applicants to the MDiv and MTS programs are automatically considered for merit-based aid. HDS has a small pool of merit aid that is awarded based on the overall strength of the application. Merit award decisions are made by the admissions committee...
What do I need to do to be considered for need-based grant aid?
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In order to be considered for need-based institutional grant aid, all applicants are encouraged to complete the HDS Application for Financial Aid, which becomes available to all MDiv and MTS applicants in mid-January. U.S. Citizens and eligible non...
What is the difference between merit-based aid and need-based aid?
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Merit-based aid is institutional grant aid that is offered to students based on the overall strength of their admissions application. Need-based grant aid is institutional grant aid that is based on an applicant’s financial aid application. The vast...
What kind of financial aid is available at Harvard Divinity School?
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Harvard Divinity School offers generous institutional grant aid for students enrolling in the master of divinity (MDiv) or master of theological studies (MTS) programs. Approximately ninety percent (90%) of MDiv and MTS students receive Institutional...
What is included in the cost of attendance?
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The cost of attendance is made up of tuition, required fees, and an estimate of living expenses in the Cambridge/Boston area.
How much does Harvard Divinity School cost?
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The cost of graduate education is an important factor in choosing where to apply. A Harvard Divinity School degree is a possibility for many students due to the generous institutional grant aid we provide. Information on the current cost of attendance...