Financing Your Education at GWThe Office of Student Financial Assistance coordinates the awarding of federal aid including the student loan programs. Students applying for such aid should contact the office for further information on the programs listed here and for the appropriate forms. OverviewAll federal programs require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be submitted to the federal processor by April 1 for the following fall semester or academic year. The FAFSA and instructions for filling out the FAFSA are available online from the U.S. Department of Education. The other forms required by GW to apply for financial aid are located here. To be eligible for most forms of need-based assistance, you must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee, and must demonstrate financial need (which is the difference between the amount you can contribute from your available resources and the cost of attending GW). Need-based and other loan programs also require that you be admitted or currently enrolled on at least a half-time basis (a minimum of five credit hours per semester during the academic year and summer). In addition, you cannot be in default on any previous student loans. For extensive information on Federal Financial Aid programs and processes, visit the U.S. Department of Education's Funding Your Education site or visit the Financial Aid Information Page, which is sponsored by the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). All student loans must be certified by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Loan ProgramsMost loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Although GW students use the following loans most frequently, other loans are available. Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for additional information.
DeadlinesThe priority deadlines for completing your application for Federal Stafford, Graduate PLUS, and/or alternative loan funding are listed below. Completing your application by these dates will ensure that your loan funds will arrive at the beginning of the requested semester(s).
NOTE: The Office of Student Financial Assistance will certify loan applications for each semester up until two weeks before the last day of classes for that semester. How to Apply for Federal Stafford Loans, Graduate Plus Loans and Alternative Loans - 2008-2009Federal Stafford Loan Checklist
Federal regulations further require all borrowers to complete Exit loan counseling before they graduate, withdraw, or drop below half-time enrollment. Exit loan counseling can be completed on-line, or in person at Colonial Central. (Note: During processing, additional documentation may be required. We will contact you in writing should this need arise.) Graduate Plus Loan Checklist
(Note: During processing additional documentation may be required. We will contact you in writing should this need arise.) Alternative Loan Checklist
(Note: During processing, additional documentation may be required. We will contact you in writing should this need arise.) Payment PlansThe GW Monthly Payment Plan and other plans are highlighted on this site. Federal Campus-Based AidOur allocation of funds is limited for the Federal Perkins Loan and Federal Work-Study programs. To be considered, you must first receive a subsidized Federal Stafford Loan. For information on Graduate Work Study visit our Graduate Work Study page. Funding Opportunities at the GW School of Public Health and Health ServicesSPHHS Graduate Administrative AssistantshipsGraduate Administrative Assistantships are available for students in the School of Public Health and Health Services. Apply for Graduate Administrative Assistantships by sending your resume and a cover letter outlining your interests and skills to: Robin Delk, (sphrad@gwumc.edu) Office of Academic and Career Development Services; School of Public Health and Health Services; 2300 I Street, NW; 202 Ross Hall; Washington, DC 20037. These assistantships generally pay $10 per hour for between 10-20 hours per week. Some of these positions are reserved for Work Study-approved students. To apply and qualify for Work Study, follow the instructions as outlined above. Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships may be available through your academic department after you have enrolled. Your academic advisor will have information about these opportunities. Job listings for current students are located on-line. Graduate Assistantships in Exercise ScienceApplicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale), and be accepted for admission to the MS program in Exercise Science. Responsibilities are assigned depending upon qualifications and may include: teaching activity courses; teaching undergraduate laboratory classes; maintaining laboratories; assisting with Exercise, Research, and Service programs; assisting with the Athletic Training Education Program; or, supervising the Health and Wellness Center. The Health and Wellness Center assistantships are for a full calendar year; other assistantships are for the academic year (Fall/Spring semesters). Full assistantships award a stipend of $8,000 plus tuition benefits of 9 credit hours per semester. International students may be required to pay for one credit hour to maintain full-time student status. Applications for assistantships should be submitted no later that March 1 preceding the academic year for which the award is made. Application forms for admission and additional program information are available on-line. Merit-Based AssistanceAll SPHHS applicants are automatically considered by their Departments for merit-based scholarships. No additional application needs to be submitted. Preference for scholarships is given to outstanding applicants who apply early (2-3 months before the stated application deadline). Scholarships are generally limited and awarded for the entering semester only. Scholarships for Current StudentsThe Tauber Scholarship Fund was established by a donor in memory of victims of the Holocaust. Current SPHHS students who are direct descendants of U.S. veterans of World War II are eligible to apply. The family member must be either the student's parent, grandparent, or great grandparent. A call for applications, including detailed instructions and selection criteria, is sent out each November via the SPHHS Listserv. Approximately 9 awards of $6,000 each are made; the awards cover spring tuition. GWU Hospital (GWUH) Women's Board Scholars Program: Every year, the Women's Board supports a number of medical, nursing and public health students (among others) through scholarships. SPHHS students in good standing, who have been continuously employed at GWUH for at least one year prior to the application deadline AND who will be continuously employed at GWUH for at least one year upon selection, are eligible to apply. In late summer, a call for applications is distributed via the GWUH website, flyers around the Hospital, and via the SPHHS Listserv. The Columbian Women Scholarship Award program enables the Columbian Women to present female GW students with scholarships based upon high levels of academic excellence, commitment to a chosen profession, and financial need. Award monies are to be applied toward GW tuition. Applicants must: be enrolled for the current academic year and be pursuing a degree in any field of study at GW; have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours for undergraduate work or 9 credit hours for graduate work; have a minimum grade point average of 3.5. Application deadline is in February each year; more details are available on-line. Financial Aid for International StudentsInformation on financial aid for international students can be obtained from the Cultural Affairs Office or United States Information Service Office nearest you, or by contacting: Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA; telephone 212.883.8200 and on-line.McNair FellowshipsStudents who were McNair Scholars in their undergraduate programs at other universities who apply and are accepted to a graduate program at GW receive special consideration for the following merit-based awards:
Two awards are available each year. Master's recipients may hold the fellowship for two years; doctoral recipients may hold the fellowship for three years. It is expected that the Fellow's school at GW award a Graduate Assistantship - teaching, research or administrative - for two additional years. McNair applicants will also be considered for lesser awards from academic departments or schools at GW. Schools/departments must recommend McNair applicants to their programs for the awards. A full photocopy of the applicant's file should be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships with a request for a fellowship for the applicant. In addition to the program recommending the student, the student must also apply for the GW/McNair Fellowship. The application is available here. 2008 - 2009 Tuition & Fees (A tuition increase is expected beginning summer semester 2009 |
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