How do I pay for a DEDP Course Session?

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

Since September 2022 and going forward, payments for DEDP courses are tied to the specific course session for which a learner pays. For example, if a learner submits payment for a course session running in the Fall 2023 semester, the learner must take the Proctored Exam at the end of that course session in the Fall 2023 semester. (However, please note: exceptions can be made in extenuating circumstances. Reach out to [e-mail] for assistance.

If you want to take a DEDP course in one semester, but pay for the course in a later semester, please read this FAQ article for more information: 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 Payment

When you submit payment for a DEDP MicroMasters course session, your enrollment for that session will be upgraded to the Verified/Certificate (Paid) track. You will be eligible to sit for the Proctored Exam at the end of that course session.

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: 

1. You can choose to make your payment when you enroll. 
   • To enroll as a verified learner and pay full price, first click “Enroll” on the MITx Online course page. Then, click the “Continue” button and follow the system prompts to complete your payment and enrollment.
2. 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 “Enroll” on the MITx Online 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 MITx Online dashboard or from within the courseware any time before the semester's payment deadline.
     • On your MITx Online dashboard, you can upgrade by clicking the “Get Certificate” button. 
     • In the courseware, you can click the "Upgrade" button on the right-sidebar within the course. 
   • You can choose to pay full price or request financial assistance on the checkout page.
3. 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 [e-mail].

If you completed the Financial Assistance process a few years ago, you may not see all of the payment options when you enroll in a course. If you do not see an option you would like to select, please contact [e-mail].

For more detailed information about the Fall 2022 changes, please refer to this FAQ article.

For more information about personalized pricing, please visit the Personalized Pricing section of this FAQ.

If needed, please find more detailed payment instructions with screenshots below:

There are three main times you may choose to pay: 

1. You can choose to make your payment at the time of enrollment. 
   • To enroll as a verified learner and pay full price, first click “Enroll” on the MITx Online course page for your course:

• Then, select the button that says “Continue” and follow the system prompts to complete your payment and enrollment.

2. You can choose to enroll as an audit learner at first and upgrade sometime prior to the semester's payment deadline. 
   • To enroll for free as an audit learner, click “Enroll” on the MITx Online 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 on the start date. 

3. You can upgrade to a verified status via your dashboard or within the courseware any time before the payment deadline.
   • On your dashboard, you can click the “Get Certificate” button.

•  In the courseware, you can select the "Upgrade" button within the course. 

• Whichever option you choose to upgrade, you can choose to pay full price or request financial assistance on the checkout page.

• You can choose to enroll as an audit learner and make your payment after your personalized price 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 for that course. 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 in 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 [e-mail].