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Application Information for Main Campus
Review the deadlines information for when each step should be completed. Students applying for re-admission to GW should follow the New Undergraduate application process.
- Complete the FAFSA using GW School Code 001444 in order to be considered for federal financial assistance. Use of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool will streamline your application. For assistance with the FAFSA, call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3242)
- If a dependent applicant’s parents are divorced, we follow federal guidance and collect information for the custodial parent and step-parent if that parent has remarried. Submit the Verification of Family Member Enrollment which must be completed by the Financial Aid Office of the other school for each family member who is attending a school other than GW.
- Submit required verification documents
Application Information for 2nd Bachelors Degree, College of Professional Studies, Online Learning, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Certificate Students
Students in the 2nd Bachelors Degree, College of Professional Studies, Online Learning, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Certificate Students do not qualify for institutional grants and scholarships. Review additional Assistance Types for more information on federal aid programs and eligibility criteria.
Complete the FAFSA on the Web using the GW School Code 001444 in order to be considered for federal financial assistance. Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool will streamline your application. For assistance with the FAFSA application call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3242)
Certificate students should refer to their academic program website for information on the program’s eligibility for federal financial assistance as not every program qualifies.
Application Information for International Students
International students may be considered for GW institutional financial assistance after the successful completion of at least 30 credits at GW.:
- To apply for financial assistance, international students should complete the CSS Profile online using the GW School Code 5246. For assistance with the Profile application, email CSS at help
cssprofile [dot] org (help[at]cssprofile[dot]org) or call 305-420-3670. - In addition, international students must provide documentation of parent and student earnings. Examples of documentation include:
- A translated copy of the foreign tax return which includes conversion to US Dollars (USD)
- A translated letter from a foreign employer which includes conversion to USD and reflects applicable calendar year earnings.