Payment Methods
The DEDP program accepts globally recognized major credit or debit cards that have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express logo. We also accept payment via PayPal. We are unable to accept payment via invoice for individual participants, nor are we able to offer payment or installment plans. All participants will receive a payment receipt via email.
Payment Timing and Proctored Exams
Please Note: Since September 2022 and going forward, payments for DEDP courses are tied to the specific course session for which the learner pays. For example, if a learner submits payment for a Fall 2026 course, the learner must take the Proctored Exam at the end of the Fall 2026 term. (Note: exceptions can be made if there are extenuating circumstances: contact dedp-micromasters-support@mit.edu.) For more information please see the FAQ: Can I enroll in DEDP courses now and submit payment during a future course session?
When you submit payment for a DEDP course, your enrollment for that course session will be upgraded to Verified (Paid). You will be eligible to sit for the Proctored Exam at the end of that course session.
Submitting Payments
The process for submitting payments depends on when you make your payment and if you receive financial aid.
There are three primary times you may choose to pay:
- You can choose to make your payment when you enroll.
- To enroll as a verified learner and pay full price, first click “Earn Certificate” on the MIT Learn course page. Then, click the “Continue” button and follow the system prompts to complete your payment and enrollment.
- You can choose to enroll as an audit learner at first and later upgrade to verified.
- To enroll for free as an audit learner, click “Start Learning” int he Audit box on the MIT Learn Course page. Then select the "No, thank you. I will take the free version, without a certificate" link. Your enrollment will be complete and you will be able to access the course via your MITx Online dashboard when the course begins.
- You can upgrade to a verified status via your MIT Learn dashboard or from within the courseware any time before the term's payment deadline.
- On your MITx Online dashboard, you can upgrade by clicking the “Upgrade for Certificate” button.
- In the courseware, you can click the "Upgrade to Verified Certificate" button on the right-sidebar within the course.
- You can choose to pay full price or request financial assistance on the checkout page.
- You can choose to enroll as an Audit learner at first and then make your payment after your personalized price/financial assistance has been approved.
- For information about requesting financial assistance and calculating your personalized price please visit the FAQ: What is the full process for getting Financial Assistance and my DEDP Personalized Price?
- Please be sure to request financial assistance as soon as possible. The payment deadline is strict. Exceptions will not be made for learners who do not have an approved price in time for the payment deadline. For more details, please visit the FAQ article: When is the deadline for submitting my documents to verify my income for financial assistance?
- Once you have received notification that your personalized price has been approved, you can proceed to make payments for any DEDP course.
- If you have not enrolled yet, you can access your checkout page by clicking “Enroll” on the MITx Online course page. Then select “Continue” and follow the system prompts to complete your payment.
- If you have enrolled in the course, you can access your checkout page by selecting the options to upgrade to verified on your dashboard or within the courseware as described above.
- On the checkout page, you will see your course price. Follow the system prompts to complete payment. If you do not see the correct course price, please contact dedp-micromasters-support@mit.edu.