Tuition & Education

MIT offers eligible employees financial support for certain higher-education expenses through several education-related programs.

Tuition Assistance Plan

The Tuition Assistance Plan reimburses eligible tuition and fees for courses that help you to obtain, maintain, and improve the skills you need to develop your career at MIT.

The Tuition Assistance Plan is not intended for professional development and training purposes.

Children's College Scholarship Plan

The Children's College Scholarship Plan offers grants for your dependent children to attend MIT and — for eligible staff and faculty hired before June 1, 1998 — other accredited universities.

Educational Loan Plan

MIT offers loans to eligible employees to help offset the financial burden of providing an undergraduate or graduate college education to eligible dependent children.

How Do I?

From the HR Knowledge Base

How do I find out if I am eligible for tuition or education benefits?
You are eligible for tuition and education benefits if you have been appointed to work at MIT for at least one year, if you work at least 50% of a normal full-time work schedule, and you are paid by MIT.

Visit Tuition & Education to explore the full range of tuition reimbursement and scholarship options available to you through MIT Benefits.
How do I find out about the tuition benefit for the Executive MBA program?
Under the Tuition Benefit for MIT Executive MBA Program, full-time employees enrolled in the MIT Executive MBA Program receive a generous tuition benefit from MIT.
How do I find out which courses at MIT are eligible for tuition reimbursement?
Visit Courses That Qualify for Reimbursement to find out if a course you’ve taken, or plan to take, is eligible.
How do I confirm if my course meets the requirements for Career Counseling/Coaching?
Visit Career Counseling & Coaching Guidelines to ensure you will be able to be reimbursed at the successful completion of your course.
How do I ensure I will be reimbursed for the course I am taking?
To receive reimbursement or tuition assistance, the course or program must be eligible for reimbursement, and you must complete it successfully.

Visit Reimbursement to learn more about eligibility, and how to submit your claim.

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