As a Harvard student, you are not expected to take out loans, nor are they included in your financial aid award. However, you may decide to use loans to help cover certain expenses while at Harvard.

Scholarship funds at Harvard College are awarded strictly on the basis of financial need. The need-based scholarship you receive may include one or more named funds, donated by generous alumni and ...

If you ARE receiving Harvard Scholarship/Grant: You can also request a Harvard Student Loan up to the amount of your term-time work expectation, less any outside awards you are receiving. Your ...

All lenders are not alike. In addition to banks, some educational associations, state education agencies, and other organizations offer student and parent loans for school. Each of these lenders may ...

We encourage you to explore the many funding resources that are available to you at Harvard in addition to need-based financial aid. The list that follows will give you a sense of the impressive ...

We asked 8 Harvard students to share the fun and/or unexpected ways they made friends on campus. These stories show us just how many opportunities we have found a sense of belonging and community here ...

As someone who grew up in rural Montana, I used to despise cities. I didn’t like them for their noisy streets, packed subways and buses, and the lack of grass. In fact, one of the biggest reasons why ...

For a peer advisor for first-year students whose favorite bite-sized piece of advice is “prioritize self-care”, one would think that I’m excellent at practicing what I preach. However, it’s my junior ...

I probably am, too. Luckily for us foodies, there are many eateries near Harvard to discover and enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood for a light snack or a sit-down meal, these places are my top picks ...

The spring of my sophomore year, I was one of 18 Harvard students enrolled in a fully-subsidized EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training course facilitated by CrimsonEMS, a student-run ...

Students and alumni earned prestigious honors recognizing excellence in research, scholarship, leadership, creativity, and public impact During the 2025–2026 academic year, Harvard College students ...

Hey y'all and welcome back to another semester of (hopeful) life advice with Lex! One thing I have been uncomfortable with for most of my life is the idea of letting other people down or feeling like ...