# Financial Support ## expand\_more Students in the HMS Office for Graduate Education PhD Programs are eligible for a number of benefits through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and the HMS Office for Graduate Education. The list below is to highlight the many resources that are available to you as a graduate student. ## Financial Aid #### Tuition & Stipend HMS OGE PhD students receive full tuition and stipend support, as outlined in their financial aid offer, while they are enrolled and making satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. degree. #### Health Insurance and Benefits Students are eligible to enroll in the [Harvard University Student Health Program](https://hushp.harvard.edu/) (HUSHP). Students are not responsible for paying the yearly health fee. Click the link for a [summary of the benefits ](https://dms.hms.harvard.edu/student-health-benefits)offered with HUSHP. Please refer to their website to learn more about these benefits. #### Relocation Allowance Upon matriculation, all students are given a one-time $1,000 relocation allowance ## More Financial Support ### Family Benefits expand\_more ##### HMS OGE PhD Programs Childcare Scholarship HMS OGE PhD Program students with children may apply for additional support from the [HMS OGE Phd Program Child Care Scholarship](https://ogephd.hms.harvard.edu/child-care-support). These funds are paid out twice a year for a maximum of five years. ##### Parental Accommodations and Financial Support Students enrolled in PhD programs at Harvard Griffin GSAS who are expecting a child either by adoption or childbirth are eligible for the [PAFS program](https://gsas.harvard.edu/resource/parental-accommodation-and-financial-support). ### Emergency Support expand\_more ##### Harvard Griffin GSAS Hardship Fund At the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, we understand that an emergency can cause significant stress and uncertainty, impacting your academic success and personal well-being. Students who experience financial hardship as the result of an emergency are encouraged to connect with the Office of Financial Aid. The financial aid staff can provide guidance and advice in navigating available resources. ### Student Union Benefits expand\_more The [Harvard Graduate Students Union](https://harvardgradunion.org/) manages a number of [benefit funds](https://harvardgradunion.org/benefits/). If a student is appointed to a union position, they may speak to a union representative about other benefits available under the contract between HGSU-UAW and the University. ## Helpful Links ### Direct Deposit expand\_more [Direct Deposit Sheet](/file_url/1613) Direct Deposit is the most efficient way for you to receive your stipend. Once hired, you will receive an email from [studentaccountoperations\_fad@harvard.edu](mailto:studentaccountoperations_fad@harvard.edu) prompting you to login to PeopleSoft and enter your direct deposit details. Once you receive this email, enter your bank account information online by going to [HARVie](http://hr.harvard.edu/) and clicking on the PeopleSoft link at the top right. Once in PeopleSoft, within the Self Service menu, click on My Pay and then Deposit. If you want to review any paystubs, you can also do that through the Self Service menu in PeopleSoft by clicking on the Paychecks option. ### Tax Information expand\_more Any grant or stipend amount awarded in excess of tuition, required fees, books, and supplies is subject to federal income tax, as is any funding contingent upon providing service to the University (for example, teaching fellowships or research assistantships). Depending on citizenship and physical location, income taxes may or may not be withheld from stipend payments. More details are available from [Harvard University Student Financial Services](https://sfs.harvard.edu/graduate-stipends). Students are urged to review this information and ensure that they incorporate any resulting tax obligation into their financial planning. If you have questions about US income taxes, visit the [taxes page](http://sfs.harvard.edu/taxes) of Harvard's University Student Financial Services (SFS), where you will find information about federal and Massachusetts taxes, information specific to international students, access to Harvard-issued tax forms, and tax FAQs. Harvard Griffin GSAS partners with the Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Council in hosting tax workshops for domestic and international students. Upcoming Tax Talks are posted on the GSAS calendar and [past events](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpeHaldzhCOSEf4xTWUx5dZWp6dxCbIjq) appear on Harvard Griffin GSAS’s YouTube channel. [Harvard Student Financial Services Tax Information](https://sfs.harvard.edu/taxes) [GSAS YouTube Channel of Finance and Tax Workshops](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.us15.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D193736da12f06a16a7c1eced1-26id-3D7e66f1fc60-26e-3D2bb6ecbb33&d=DwMFaQ&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=ycdC8PEq6Y4NQvKs9pOZZX_Wxy2sacAakV9vUEIEAEE&m=yZMr4ikYezuV-1wGzu7ohpMB3ZDZzQYX0XUQHFICFnwuPc6nsh7shjodemfI9ueQ&s=djVLoLvP9XseOE9fZumNRiZZ43Qpef8UyQzNHsdhoY4&e=) [HIO Tax Information for International Students](https://www.hio.harvard.edu/tax-filing-information) ### TF/RA Bi-weekly Payroll Calendar expand\_more [TF/RA Bi-weekly payroll calendar (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)](https://dms.hms.harvard.edu/resource/fy26-tf-ra-bi-weekly-payroll-calendar) [TF/RA Bi-weekly payroll calendar (July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026)](/sites/g/files/omnuum3501/files/2026-05/Biweekly%20Payroll%20July%20Dec%202026_0.pdf "TF/RA Biweekly payroll calendar July Dec 2026") ##### Student Funding Questions [### David Jablon ](/people/david-jablon) Funding Administrator he/him/his Hybrid Schedule On Campus: Wednesday and Thursday Remote: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday ![David Jablon](/sites/g/files/omnuum3501/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/dms/files/jablon_david_3.jpg?itok=Est31sSK)