Housing Fines and Fees
Please refer to the chart below for more information on common fines and fees.
Failure to comply with the contract terms of the graduate housing license agreement may result in additional fees charged to your student account.
Don't see a matching fee type in this chart? Email graduatehousing@mit.edu.
| Fee Type | Amount | How it will Appear on Your Bill |
| Charge for not taking your chosen assignment from the self-selection process | $250 | Graduate Housing Cancellation Fee |
| Charge for moving out AFTER the assigned move-out date | $595 | Graduate Housing Late Move-Out Fee |
| Fee for failure to terminate housing for an approved reason or for termination during the first two months of the semester (see Moving Out for more information) | varies | Graduate Housing Termination Fee |
| Charge for moving from one space to another in graduate housing | $200 | Graduate Housing Transfer Fee |
| Room/apartment is damaged (including unauthorized painting, furniture/room damage, excessive trash, etc.) | cost of repair | [House] Damages |
| Programming fee used by house staff | varies by building | [House] House Tax |
| New lock core and key replacement | $150 | [House] Lock Change Fee |