MIT Scholarship

• Median MIT Scholarship 2025-2026: $73,666.
• Family income under $200,000 (typical assets): tuition-free, with a scholarship covering at least tuition.
• Family income under $100,000 (typical assets): no expected parent contribution.
• Estimated median scholarship 2025-2026 by income: $0-$100,000, $85,236 (100% of tuition, median net price $0); $100,000-$200,000, $67,848 (100% of tuition, net price $19,734); over $200,000, $37,750 (59% of tuition, net price $49,083).
• Cost of attendance 2025-2026 before aid: $89,340 (tuition $64,310).

• Early Action applicants: financial aid documents due November 30; offer by mid-January.
• Regular Action applicants: documents due February 15; offer by mid-March.
• Awardees complete an annual Student Information Review Form between May 1 and July 1.

1. Apply for admission to MIT.
2. Submit the CSS Profile.
3. Submit parental tax returns or income documentation through College Board IDOC (for parents outside the US, the foreign tax return with an English translation if needed).
4. US citizens and permanent residents also complete the FAFSA.

• CSS Profile
• Parental tax returns or income documentation via IDOC
• FAFSA (domestic students only)

All students who apply for aid and complete the CSS Profile are automatically considered. Awards are calculated from demonstrated need.