Payment and Financial Aid
Harvard Business School Online offers a variety of payment options for our programs. Availability of financial aid varies by program.
Harvard Business School Online offers a variety of payment options for our programs. Availability of financial aid varies by program.
We accept payments via credit card, wire transfer, Western Union, and (when available) bank loan. We also allow you to split your payment across 2 separate credit card transactions or send a payment link email to another person on your behalf. Please note that we do not provide refunds for the purpose of changing your payment method. If splitting your payment into 2 transactions, a minimum payment of $350 is required for the first transaction.
In all cases, net Program Fees must be paid in full (in US Dollars) prior to your course’s enrollment deadline.
At this time, Harvard Business School Online cannot accept:
We are happy to provide our tax ID and bank account information to facilitate payments from organizations sponsoring your enrollment. However, we are not able to provide specialized information or complete paperwork as part of a vendor setup process for individual payments.
Below is a list of lenders who have indicated that they are willing to provide loans to HBS Online program participants. The contact information is provided as a service and not as an endorsement of the lender, or indication of any affiliation with these providers. You may choose one of these, or any other lender of your choice. Each lender will have its own eligibility criteria, lending requirements and minimum loan amounts.
Lender | Website |
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Sallie Mae | www.salliemae.com/00215592 |
Citizens Bank | www.citizensbank.com/collegestudent |
If you wish to pay for your program with a loan, the loan must be approved, certified, and disbursed prior to starting the program. Please note that it takes 10 business days for a loan to disburse once it has been certified, so apply early if you intend to use this option to enroll in your course.
Additional Notes:
HBS Online offers several different scholarships to eligible participants in the following programs:
The HBS Online course application gives individuals currently enrolled in a US undergraduate program who are Pell Grant recipients, graduate students at US-based institutions, and active servicemembers and veterans of the US military the opportunity to apply and submit documentation for Student Aid and Military Benefits.
For those interested in the Income-based Scholarship, all eligible course offering applications will prompt individuals to complete the scholarship questions at the end of the course application. Learners who qualify for more than one type of scholarship will be awarded whichever one provides them with the highest savings.
Current Pell Grant Recipients
Eligible Courses | Eligible Course Offerings | Program Fee | Scholarship Amount | Net Out of Pocket Cost |
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CORe Program (Non-credit) | All course dates | $2,500 | $2,000 | $500 |
Business Analytics | All course dates | $1,750 | $1,350 | $400 |
Financial Accounting | All course dates | $1,750 | $1,350 | $400 |
Economics for Managers | All course dates | $1,750 | $1,350 | $400 |
US Military Personnel (Active and Veteran)
Eligible Courses | Eligible Course Offerings | Program Fee | Scholarship Amount | Net Out of Pocket Cost |
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CORe Program (Non-credit) | All course dates | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
Business Analytics | All course dates | $1,750 | $1,050 | $700 |
Financial Accounting | All course dates | $1,750 | $1,050 | $700 |
Economics for Managers | All course dates | $1,750 | $1,050 | $700 |
Current Graduate Students at US-based Institutions
Eligible Courses | Eligible Course Offerings | Program Fee | Scholarship Amount | Net Out of Pocket Cost |
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CORe Program (Non-credit) | All course dates | $2,500 | $750 | $1,750 |
Business Analytics | All course dates | $1,750 | $550 | $1,200 |
Financial Accounting | All course dates | $1,750 | $550 | $1,200 |
Economics for Managers | All course dates | $1,750 | $550 | $1,200 |
Students from Collaborating Colleges & Universities may be eligible for additional need-based scholarships.
We’re actively working on expanding our financial aid offerings to assist a wider range of participants domestically and abroad. As part of those efforts, we’re offering medium- and high-need income-based scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to a limited number of participants.
To apply, simply start your application for one of the eligible courses, and complete the Income-based Scholarship section. You’ll need to provide your annual income in your native currency and answer a few essay questions. We will use this information to assist in determining your need and eligibility.
Eligible Courses | Eligible Course Offerings | Program Fee | Medium Need Scholarship Amount | High Need Scholarship Amount | Net Out of Pocket Cost |
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CORe Program (Non-credit) | March 2023, May 2023, and June 2023 | $2,500 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $500 - $1000 |
Business Analytics | April 2023 and June 2023 | $1,750 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $400 - $700 |
Financial Accounting | April 2023 and June 2023 | $1,750 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $400 - $700 |
Economics for Managers | May 2023 | $1,750 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $400 - $700 |
Sustainable Business Strategy | April 2023 and June 2023 | $1,750 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $400 - $700 |
Undergraduate credit option participants who are US citizens and undergraduate degree candidates at accredited degree-granting US institutions are eligible to use federal financial aid for CORe. To do so:
Harvard Extension School undergraduate degree candidates may use their existing financial aid award toward the cost of CORe. The 8 credits will count toward your enrollment status and should be reflected in the number of credits reported in your aid application supplement.