Our Purpose

The mission of The George Washington University Tax Department is to ensure that the University is in compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and to protect the University's tax-exempt status. The Tax Department cannot give personal income tax advice to students or employees.

Foreign National Information System

If you are a new international student and will be receiving payments (such as a scholarship, stipend or wages) from the University, you will need to schedule an appointment to complete the appropriate tax forms.

To expedite the processing of your tax information. International students may submit information to the Tax Department through the Foreign National Information System (FNIS). To request a FNIS log-in ID and password please send an email to the Tax Department. The Tax Department will contact to you to arrange an appointment once your information is processed

Appointment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am-3pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 9am-11am and 2pm-5pm

To schedule an appointment please call (202) 994-2549 or email ray_ly@gwu.edu.

Contact Us

The George Washington University Tax Department
Rome Hall Suite 100
801 22nd Street, NW
Washington DC 20052
Phone 202.994.2556 | Fax 202.994.2089