The university works hard to make the GW experience a realistic option for every admitted student through admissions merit scholarships and generous financial aid packages.
Financial Aid
We Made it Our Goal to Help You Realize Yours
Receiving Financial Aid
GW's Office of Student Financial Assistance reviews financial details for all admitted students. Your financial need is determined based on the information you supply through the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use the Net Price Calculator to determine your potential eligibility for financial aid and calculate your possible out-of-pocket expenses.
Types of Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Assistance offers several types of assistance to help you bridge the gap between your contribution and the total cost of attendance. This includes:
- federal and institutional grants
- institutional scholarships
- loans
- the opportunity to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program
- educational benefits for student veterans and military personnel
Financial Aid Deadlines
You are required to meet all financial aid deadlines to be fully considered for need-based assistance. Need-based assistance is only available to eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents. International students are not eligible for need-based assistance.
Merit-Based Scholarships
All first-year, transfer, and international applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as part of the admissions process and no application is required.
Become a District Scholar
If you are a D.C. high school student and meet specific criteria you will be eligible to receive funding equivalent to what you would receive if you were to enroll at a public university outside of D.C.
