Financial Aid

Generous support allows PZ to award financial aid to talented professionals each year.

Thanks to the generous support of many individuals and foundations, Project Zero is able to offer professional learning aid to support a range of schools, districts, and organizations as well as a diverse group of educators.

Financial aid for institutes, online courses, and the Certification Programs covers a portion of the tuition. At this time, financial aid funds are applicable to program tuition only and cannot be used to support travel or other expenses associated with attending or participating in our programs.

Important note: Financial aid is not awarded retroactively. If you register and pay for a course before applying for aid, you will not be able to receive a refund for the tuition paid. First, submit a financial aid application. Next, you will receive word back on your award status within 3-4 business days, along with instructions on how to apply the award when you register (if applicable).

ELIGIBILITY

If you are an educator whose primary work is in an under-resourced context and/or with historically marginalized students, we encourage you to apply. Our criteria:

 

  • In the United States, public school educators working in schools with a free and reduced lunch rate of 25% or more or educators working primarily with students who attend these schools
  • Outside of the United States, educators whose schools or organizations serve 25% or more students whose families meet the country-defined standard for low-income

HOW TO APPLY

Financial aid is available on a limited basis and is awarded as applications are received. 
 

Project Zero Online Courses

Awards typically cover 50-70% of total tuition costs.
 

Project Zero Classroom (PZC)

Financial aid for the PZC may be requested within the registration process. Awards typically cover 25-50% of total tuition cost. 

Please note: At the present time, we cannot offer PZC financial aid to educators outside the United States. 
 

  • PZC Application (will open in November 2026)
     

Certification Programs

Financial aid for the Certification Programs may be requested within the application process and has no bearing on your status as an applicant. Awards typically cover 20% of total tuition costs.
 

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the financial aid process, please contact pzlearn@gse.harvard.edu.

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