DEDP MicroMasters Program Announcements, Webinars, and Scholarships:

DEDP MicroMasters Webinar Recording: Preparing for the Summer Term

The DEDP team and a master’s program alum hosted a live webinar on April 26 in preparation for the summer term. Watch the recording on J-PAL’s YouTube channel to hear how this flexible, online graduate-level program—taught by MIT faculty—can help you build practical skills in data analysis, economics, and policy design.

DEDP MicroMasters Scholarship Applications

Scholarship applications are currently unavailable. Please check this page before each term for updates. For information about other financial assistance options, including Personalized Pricing and the $100 Lottery, please refer to our FAQs.

Upcoming Course Start Dates and Deadlines:

Summer 2026 Term Start Date & Deadlines

• Start date: May 12, 2026
• $100 Course Price Lottery Deadline: May 20, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
• Course Enrollment Deadline: June 9, 2026
• Financial Aid Document Deadline: June 9, 2026
• Payment Deadline: June 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
• Proctored Exam Period: August 12 - August 19
• Course End Date: August 19, 2026

Fall 2026 Term Start & Deadlines

• Start date: September 8, 2026
• $100 Course Price Lottery Deadline: September 16, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
• Course Enrollment Deadline: October 6, 2026
• Financial Aid Document Deadline: October 6, 2026
• Payment Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
• Proctored Exam Period: December 9 - 16
• Course End Date: December 15, 2026

Spring 2027 Term Start & Deadlines

• Start date: January 19, 2027
• $100 Course Price Lottery Deadline: January 27, 2027 at 23:59 UTC
• Course Enrollment Deadline: February 16, 2027
• Financial Aid Document Deadline: February 16, 2027
• Payment Deadline: March 2, 2027 at 23:59 UTC
• Proctored Exam Period: April 21 - 28
• Course End Date: April 28, 2027