Frequently Asked Questions
- When will I get my tuition benefit?
- How many MIT units are in a VA credit?
- How do I submit a health insurance waiver?
- Am I eligible for an internet subsidy from the Federal Communications Commission?
- Am I eligible for SNAP benefits?
- When will the tuition shortfall payment plan become available to me?
- Do I have to re-enroll in the tuition shortfall payment plan and payroll deduction option every term?
- I have a National Science Foundation fellowship and it doesn’t completely cover my tuition. What do I do?
- What is a tuition shortfall?
- I enrolled in payroll deduction but it doesn’t seem to be working; do I need to do more?
- I enrolled in the payroll deduction option; why don’t I see a payment posted?
- What is a half-installment for the tuition shortfall payment deduction option, and how do I calculate it?
- When are payments due for the tuition shortfall payment plan?
- What amount should I enter when enrolling in the tuition shortfall payment plan?
- How do I enroll in the tuition shortfall payment plan and the payroll deduction option?
- What happens to my financial aid if I stay at MIT for more than the standard number of semesters?
- You have calculated my financial aid award presuming one semester on campus and one semester off campus. What if that is not the case for me?
- I am not able to live at home. What do I do?
- If I receive financial aid, will I be expected to work as part of my award this year?
- Can I still apply for financial aid if I have DACA-status or am undocumented?
We are available virtually from January 3–28. You can reach us via phone and email Monday through Friday from 10 AM–5 PM. The SFS office is closed for walk in service during this time.