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Mason Program Budget

The figures below are the costs of attendance for the 2009-2010 academic year at Harvard Kennedy School.  Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Financial Certification Budget for Edward S. Mason Program

Tuition Costs:  
Summer Session $6,611
Academic year - Fall and Spring terms $37,576
Mason Seminar $3,500
Harvard Kennedy School Activity Fee: $150
Mandatory Emergency On-Campus Health Services (UHS) Fee:  
Academic year - Fall and Spring terms $1,126
Mandatory Hospital Insurance (BC/BS) Fee:  
Academic year - Fall and Spring terms $1,714
Mandatory University Health Services Fees (UHS & BC/BS):  
Summer term $316
Total Tuition and Fees $50,993
Estimated Personal Expenses:  
Books and Course Materials: $2,438
Estimated Living Expenses: $23,683
Estimated Cost for Arrival/Relocation/Personal/Domestic Travel: $5,266
Total Personal Expenses $31,387
Total Funds Required for Financial Certification (Student Only) $82,380
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Dependent Costs for Edward S. Mason Program

A dependent is defined as a spouse or child (21 years old or younger) of the student.

One Dependent:  
Maintenance $9,900
Mandatory University Health Services Fees (UHS & BC/BS)*:  
Summer Session $316
Academic Year- Fall and Spring Terms $3,726
Two Dependents:  
Maintenance $17,600
Mandatory University Health Services Fees (UHS & BC/BS)*:  
Summer Session $632
Academic Year- Fall and Spring Terms $5,660
Three Dependents:  
Maintenance $22,400
Mandatory University Health Services Fees (UHS & BC/BS)*:  
Summer Session $948
Academic Year- Fall and Spring Terms $6,630
For Each Additional Dependent:  
Maintenance $5,000
Mandatory University Health Services Fees (UHS & BC/BS) $0

* 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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