A college education is one of the most important investments you make in your life, and financing a private education is an important family decision. We encourage you to explore the benefits of a George Washington University education and the many academic and co-curricular opportunities we provide, while keeping in mind that GW is committed to helping families meet these costs. Our unique fixed-tuition plan allows every family to know the cost of tuition for the entire academic career of the student, and our guaranteed-financial assistance program gives families a level of certainty in forecasting need-based financial aid packages from year to year. In addition, GW offers a generous program of need-based awards—a combination of federal and George Washington University funds—and merit scholarships.