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  • Leader in Affordability

    GW is recognized at the national level for addressing the challenges of the true costs of attendance and financing a post-secondary private education. Our fixed-tuition plan, guaranteed financial assistance program and generous merit and need-based assistance help families meet college costs.

  • The GW Value

    GW holds advantages: From our campus facilities in the heart of the nation’s capital, our academic programs and schools, our strong research capabilities and faculty innovators, and our student engagement in real work experience, your tuition investment places you in a community of achievers.

  • Fixed Tuition

    Our innovative fixed-tuition plan enables every family to know the cost of tuition for the entire academic career of their student. In combination, our guaranteed financial assistance program gives families a measure of certainty in forecasting need-based financial aid packages from year to year.

  • Financing a GW Education

    Families can apply for a variety of programs and options to make their GW education affordable. Meet with our expert financial planning staff for individualized attention and affordability strategies. We want to share with you the financial-planning measures that we have in place.

Paying for College

Paying for College is About Financial Planning. Attending a private university takes a long-term view. With our approach to tuition and payment solutions, there are many ways to make it possible for you and your family to confidently afford GW.

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Types of Assistance

Scholarships

The University is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and rewards qualified students with academic merit scholarships.

Grants & Awards

A GW Grant is a GUARANTEED contribution from GW. It is our guarantee of institutional funds for your entire undergraduate enrollment. Most schools don’t do this. The GW Guaranteed Grant will automatically renew each year without the need to reapply.

 

Grants and awards are types of financial aid considered “gift money” that doesn’t have to be repaid.  In addition to the GW Guaranteed Grant, other grants and awards come from a variety of sources that include federal, university or private funds.

Understanding Loans

We encourage families to borrow responsibly, and we work with you so that your loan debt is manageable.