Consumer Information

This page contains important resources for prospective and current GW students and to assist the GW community in finding important institutional information. View our Higher Education Act Annual Disclosure Notice sent to the GW Community December 18, 2025.

General Institutional Information

 


Transfer of Credit Policies

   


Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs

 


 

National Student Loan Data System

All borrowers are advised that information regarding all federal student loans are reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).  Such information is accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system.

Students are advised that they can always look up their federal student loan history at studentaid.gov.

U.S. Department of Education Resources and Publications

Institutions are required to provide information published by the Department of Education to students at any time that information regarding loan availability is provided. These publications include information about rights and responsibilities of students as borrowers of federal student loans.

For more information and updates visit studentaid.gov and subscribe to US Department of Education online publications.

University Policy on Equal Opportunity

The George Washington University does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on any basis prohibited by federal law, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, or other applicable law, including without limitation, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or other characteristics protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the university, including admission to education programs and employment.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed based on a protected characteristic(s) defined in and covered by the Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy may submit reports via a centralized Discrimination, Harassment, and Bias Reporting Form.