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Welcome to MIT Student Financial Services

Financial resources for MIT students

How can we help you today?

Our office provides financial aid and customer service to all MIT students. We collect payments, coordinate student employment, and advise on financial literacy. If you have a question about money while you’re here, just ask!

Affording your education

Our goal is to help you understand your options and select the best ones for you and your family. We award need-based financial aid from MIT and coordinate the receipt of aid from other sources.

Customer service

We strive to provide accurate, friendly, and timely customer service to all of our students and their families. If you need to talk to someone—contact us and we’ll help you out.

Billing and repayment

We understand that everyone’s situation is different. We work with you and provide counseling on available financing options. We also offer resources to help you improve your financial literacy and make good choices.

By the numbers

Affordable for families

<$100,000

Families with income below this level (and typical assets) have a $0 parent contribution.

Median MIT Scholarship

$66,663

The median MIT Scholarship for undergraduates with need in 2023–2024.

MEET FULL NEED

100%

We meet 100% of an undergraduate's demonstrated need through our types of aid.

Tuition-free

39%

The percentage of MIT undergraduates who received scholarships and grants equal to or greater than tuition in 2023–2024.

Leaving MIT

87%

The percentage of undergraduates who graduated from MIT debt-free in 2024.

After MIT

$126,438

The average starting salary for a graduating MIT senior entering industry in 2024.

We’re here for you

We know an education at MIT is an investment you and your family need to consider carefully. We’re here to help. Feel free to reach out to the Student Financial Services team if you have any questions about financial aid or billing.

Stu Schmill '86 Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services