Tuition & financial aid

How much does it cost to attend GW?

Please see the Tuition and Financial Aid page for the latest tuition rates and fees.

How do I apply for financial aid?

Applicants may request consideration for financial aid in the form of an assistantship or fellowship when they complete the online application for admission. Please see the Financial Aid section of the online application. Please note that master's applicants for financial consideration must submit three letters of recommendation, regardless of the program applied for. Please note there are several forms of financial aid; most graduate students do not receive all of their aid from a single source.

What are the chances of receiving financial aid?

Decisions to award assistantships and fellowships are made at the department level by a faculty review committee. The staff in the Office of Graduate Admissions does not determine financial aid criteria and are not involved in financial aid decisions. Your chances of receiving financial aid cannot be determined prior to the faculty review of your completed application package.

If I requested consideration for an assistantship or fellowship, how will I find out if one is offered to me?

Assistantships and fellowship awards are generally indicated on the admissions letter; however, some awards may be announced separately at a later date.