Graduate Research Assistant Tuition Subsidy

Institute Subsidies for Academic-Year Graduate Research Assistants

The Institute subsidizes 55% of academic year tuition for graduate research assistants (RAs) proportionate to their effort. This subsidy rate took effect July 1, 2022 and remains in effect until further notice. The remaining tuition (45%) is charged directly to sponsored research projects. Graduate Student Appointment Policies (issued October 2023) provides information related to budgeting and charging RA salaries and tuition to sponsored projects; particular attention should be paid to the guidance for appointments that are less than full time (<100%).

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The MIT Registrar provides additional information on tuition for graduate students, including details on summer tuition subsidy.

The academic year and summer tuition subsidies provided by the Institute may be used to meet cost-sharing requirements imposed by external sponsors, in line with MIT-provided Tuition Subsidy Guidelines.