Loan Repayment Assistance Program

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Application

Application Documents

Download LRAP Application (link to PDF).
Statement of Purpose.
Documentation from lenders that reflects how much you owe, your monthly payment and that you are not behind on your payments:
- Direct Loan Statements can be obtained from Direct Loan Servicing. See Sample Direct Loan statement (link to PDF).
- Citibank Loan Statements can be obtained from StudentLoan. See Sample Citibank Statement (link to PDF).
- Perkins Loan Statements can be obtained by calling (617) 495-3782 or emailing student_loans@harvard.edu. See
  Sample Perkins Statement (link to PDF).
Documentation of spouse's student loans (if applicable).
Download Employment Certification Form (link to PDF) to be completed by employer specifying the nature of your employment and your total annual compensation including any housing benefits, per diem payments, location adjustments and any other financial benefits that are received in addition to your salary.
Letter from spouse's employer, if applicable, documenting spouse's annual earnings.
Most recent tax return. If you did not file taxes in the most recent tax period, you must provide a written explanation.
Spouse's tax return (if filed separately and applicable).
Download Foreign National Information Form (FNIF) (link to PDF). This form must be completed by all international LRAP applicants.

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LRAP applications can be mailed or faxed to the Student Financial Services Office.

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