Health Care Management (Master of Science) Tuition and Withdrawal Policy 2009-2010

Billing for Tuition, Registration, and Other Fees:

Tuition for the class entering July, 2009 is $59,160 for the entire 40 credit program. One quarter of the tuition will be charged in May 2009, December 2009, May 2010, and December 2010. A registration fee of $125.00 will be charged for each quarter of the billing cycle.

Tuition for the returning class (entered July, 2008) is $58,000 for the entire 40 credit program. One quarter of the tuition will be charged in May 2009, and December 2009. A registration fee of $125.00 will be charged for each quarter of the billing cycle.

NOTE: Due dates for bills are approximates, please pay careful attention to the due date that is printed on your billing statement.

Other Fees: Course materials and library fines are other fees that may appear on a student's bill. It is recommended that a student review the bill carefully each month to ensure accuracy in billing.

Payment of Bill: Billing options for students are outlined as follows:

1. Students must either pay the bill in full by the due date listed, or arrange for one of the following options. Note: those who wish to pay the entire program of tuition of $59,160.00 may do so; the overpayment will carry as a credit to your account.
2. Students may enroll in the monthly payment plan to pay the bill in monthly installments. To enroll, please contact the Student Receivables Office in Cambridge at 617-495-2739.
3. Students may have a sponsor pay the bill. This option requires submission of a sponsored billing form completed by a third party indicating payment will be made in full. Students should provide their sponsor with a copy of the Sponsored Billing Form.
4. Students may have loans credited to their bill to cover the tuition and fees (application and approval required through the HSPH Office of Student Financial Services).

WITHDRAWAL 2009-2010
Students wishing to withdraw from the degree program must submit a letter to the Registrar stating the effective date of withdrawal. Withdrawals will be effective the date the letter is officially received, or a later date, if specified by the student in writing. Withdrawals may not be retroactive. Tuition refunds for withdrawals of degree candidates in the MHCM degree program follow the schedule below (note that this schedule differs from the one posted in the Student Handbook).

Schedule for the May bill: 

Schedule for the December bill:

The Office of Student Financial Services can be reached by phone at 617- 432-1867 or via e-mail at osfs@hsph.harvard.edu.