Tuition
Harvard Law School charges each student going to Cambridge regular HLS tuition for the period abroad; tuition costs for Cambridge are billed to Harvard rather than to the student.
Students apply for financial aid in the same manner as in previous years at HLS without the need to file a FAFSA since students will be award Harvard Law School loans in place of federal loans for the period of study at Cambridge University.
Students interested in Low Income Protection Plan (LIPP) assistance for loans taken out during their year at Cambridge will be eligible accordingly: half the year will be eligible for LIPP under the regular guidelines, and the other half will be eligible under the joint degree guidelines.
Travel and Living Expenses
Students are responsible for making their own visa and travel arrangements to the United Kingdom and for all associated costs. Students may obtain visas through the closest British Consulate, or review the information provided on this UK Government website.
Living and studying abroad can be expensive and students should plan and budget accordingly. To help defray these costs, students in the HLS/Cambridge program receive a budget increase of $3,500. For more details on financial aid packages for participants in the HLS-Cambridge program, please see “Cambridge LL.M. Financial Information” on the JD Financial Services website or contact Henry Rea.
Housing in one of the Colleges will be arranged by Cambridge once the student has been offered a position; students are responsible for housing costs.
Medical Insurance
A student must obtain adequate health insurance coverage from an approved provider before departure.
Insurance Waiver
The student may also wish to waive the Blue Cross Blue Shield and University Health Service fees. If, after reviewing all of the options, the student chooses to waive one or more of these fees, they must take action by submitting a waiver application to the Harvard University Student Health Program. Please review this information about waiving health insurance coverage and consult UHS staff for detailed information regarding this decision and process. After the application waiver has been received, the University will submit the student’s name to the Law School Registrar’s office for verification of eligibility. The Registrar will then notify UHS that the student is eligible to waive these fees as a Traveling Scholar/Study Abroad student studying outside the country.
Travel Registration
Prior to international travel, HLS students must register the trip in the International SOS MyTrips platform. This enables the University to locate students quickly and provide assistance in the event of an emergency (i.e., natural disaster, civil unrest, etc.). Registering is required for all students traveling under Harvard auspices and strongly recommended for everyone. Students should record their information as soon as their trip is booked and then make sure the information stays up-to-date.
International SOS
International SOS provides medical and security advice and referrals and emergency evacuation services to Harvard travelers abroad. It is a supplement to (not a substitute for) health insurance and can provide medical and security assistance and evacuation services, and travel assistance including translation services, legal referrals, and lost passport advice, among other things.
HLS students traveling abroad for academic or professional reasons should review the services provided by International SOS and other relevant health and safety information and take appropriate steps. Further information can be found on the HLS International Travel Procedures web pages.