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International Student Budget
The figures below are the costs of attendance for the 2008-2009 academic year at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University (HKS). Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Financial Certification Budget For MPP, MPA2, MPA/ID, and PhD Programs
| Tuition | $36,168 |
| Activity Fee | $150 |
| Emergency On-Campus Health Services Fee | $1,426 |
| Health/Hospital Insurance (BC/BS) | $1,404 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $39,148 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (9 months) | $18,396 |
| Estimated Cost for Arrival/Relocation/Personal/Travel | $5,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,904 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $26,020 |
| Total Funds Required for Financial Certification (Student Only) | $65,168 |
Financial Certification Budget for MC/MPA Program Students Participating in the Summer Program
| Tuition | $36,168 |
| Summer Session | $6,363 |
| Activity Fee | $150 |
| Emergency On-Campus Health Services Fee | $1,426 |
| Health/Hospital Insurence (BC/BS) | $1,404 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $45,511 |
| Room and Board | $20,440 |
| Personal/Travel | $6,002 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,407 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $28,849 |
| Total Funds Required for Financial Certification | $74,360 |
Dependent Costs for MPP, MPA2, MC/MPA, MPA/ID, and PhD Programs
| Maintenance: | |
| One Dependent: | $8,100 |
| Two Dependents: | $14,400 |
| Three Dependents: | $18,900 |
| For Each Additional Dependent: | $4,500 |
| Mandatory Health Fee (UHS) - Summer, Fall and Spring Terms*: | |
| One Dependent: | $1,792 |
| Two Dependents: | $2,584 |
| Three or more Dependents: | $2,982 |
| Mandatory Hospital Insurance (BC/BS) Summer, Fall and Spring Terms*: | |
| One Dependent | $1,762 |
| Two Dependents | $2,818 |
| Three or more Dependents | $3,348 |
* Hospital insurance (BC/BS) is required for all dependents in addition to the University Health Services (UHS). Health care costs in the United States are exorbitant and lack of insurance or inability to pay could prevent your spouse or child from receiving medical care.
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