Financial Assistance FAQs

Financial Assistance

How do I apply for financial aid? What are the requirements and deadlines?

Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. View the application process for need-based aid. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit financial aid material by the admission application deadline. Learn more from the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Do you offer merit scholarships?

Yes, applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships as part of the admissions process. Learn more about merit scholarships at GW.

Are international students eligible for financial or merit aid?

International students are not eligible for need-based financial assistance, but they are eligible for merit scholarships, for which there is no additional application.

Is all financial aid at GW guaranteed?

GW guarantees that any merit scholarship awarded to admitted students will remain the same from year to year. Federal loan assistance is also guaranteed to be awarded as long as the student completes their aid application on an annual basis. Need-based financial assistance (including grants and federal work-study) provided by GW or the federal government are subject to change based on the submission of an annual financial aid application. Please note that receiving both GW and federal aid assistance is dependent on the student making satisfactory academic progress.