Deferrals for admission are not allowed. Students accepted into the program but unable to enroll must reapply for admission for the year in which they expect to take up academic residence. The application deadline falls in late December for the academic year beinning the following September. Financial Aid Financial aid is administered under the direction of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Harvard grants are awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need, as determined by the documents submitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Prospective students apply for financial aid at the same time they apply for admission.
Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents of the United States. All eligible applicants should complete a FLAS application form, available from the Admissions Office. Degree Requirements Academic Residence. Two years of full-time study while registered in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are required. Program of Study.