MIT Undergraduate Admission with Need-Based Financial Aid

MIT is need-blind for every applicant, including international students: your ability to pay plays no role in the admission decision, and MIT then meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for all four years.

This is need-based aid rather than a merit scholarship, but in practice it means a fully funded MIT degree for admitted students from low and middle income families anywhere in the world. MIT awards no merit, athletic, or talent scholarships at all; everything is by need.

For entry in autumn 2027, Early Action applications are due around 1 November 2026 and Regular Action in early January 2027, with financial aid applications (CSS Profile and documents) submitted alongside.

• Open to applicants of all nationalities; admission is need-blind for everyone
• Strong academic record, particularly in mathematics and science
• SAT or ACT required (check the current testing policy)
• English proficiency demonstrated through tests or schooling

• Aid package meeting full demonstrated need for all four years
• Need-blind admission, so applying for aid does not hurt your chances
• Packages built from grants and work, not loans
• Aid recalculated annually if family circumstances change

• MIT application (MyMIT portal)
• School transcripts and counselor materials
• Two teacher evaluations
• SAT/ACT scores
• CSS Profile and family financial documents for aid

• Apply through the MIT application portal by the Early or Regular Action deadline
• Submit the CSS Profile and required financial documents
• Interviews are offered where available
• Admitted students receive their full aid package with the offer