Grad2Grad Tuition Discount
Current undergraduate students at the George Washington University (GW) may be eligible and interested to participate in the Grad2Grad program to continue graduate study (one master's degree program or graduate certificate program) at GW. Not only can you apply to a variety of GW graduate programs, but you will also receive a 10% reduction in the cost of your tuition.
Eligibility Requirements
- Recent* graduate of a GW bachelor's degree program
- Acceptance and enrollment in an eligible GW master's degree program or graduate certificate (eligible programs listed below)
- Please refer to the lists below to determine which formats (in person and/or online) of each program are eligible
- Continuous enrollment for all semesters until the master's degree or graduate certificate is earned (summer registration is allowed, but not required)
Ineligibility and Exception Policy:
All university awards - including the Grad2Grad discount - cannot be accepted in conjunction with the GW tuition remission benefit available to qualified employees at the George Washington University, GW Medical Faculty Associates, and Children's National Hospital employees. Exceptions may be granted to students who meet eligibility for need-based awards as determined by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Please see page 7 of the GW Tuition Remission Benefit Handbook for more information.
- Applying for an Exception
Tuition remission benefits-eligible employees interested in receiving a Grad2Grad program discount must:
- Apply to the Grad2Grad program using the application process listed below and check the “requesting an exception” box.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year they would like to receive the Grad2Grad program discount.
- Send an email message to Tony Sutphin at sutphint
gwu [dot] edu (sutphint[at]gwu[dot]edu) and copy gradfellgwu [dot] edu (gradfell[at]gwu[dot]edu) with the subject line “Grad2Grad Exception”.
Students who have been awarded full tuition fellowships for graduate study are not eligible for the Grad2Grad Program.
The Grad2Grad program discount is included in GW School of Business's special grants.
*The George Washington University defines a "recent graduate" with the following deadlines for graduate enrollment:
| Graduation Date from GW Undergraduate Degree Program | Eligible Semesters to Enroll in a Graduate Program to Receive the Grad2Grad Discount |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024 |
| Spring 2024 | Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 |
| Summer 2024 | Fall 2024, Spring 2025 |
| Fall 2024 | Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026 |
| Summer 2025 | Fall 2025, Spring 2026 |
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026 |
Eligible Graduate Programs
The Grad2Grad program applies to certain graduate programs at GW:
- Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Professional Studies
Field of Study
Program Formats Eligible for Grad2Grad
In person Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management In person and online In person Digital Politics In person Global Public Relations In person In person and online Legislative Affairs In person and online PACs & Political Management In person Paralegal Studies In person and online Political Management In person and online Public Relations In person and online Publishing In person and online In person and online Public Relations and Communications In person and online Sustainable Urban Planning In person - Elliott School of International Affairs
Field of Study
Program Format Eligible for Grad2Grad
Asian Studies In person European & Eurasian Studies In person Global Communication In person International Affairs In person International Development Studies In person International Economic Policy In person International Science & Technology Policy In person Latin American & Hemispheric Studies In person Middle East Studies In person Security Policy Studies In person - Graduate School of Education and Human Development
- Milken Institute School of Public Health
Field of Study
Program Formats Eligible for Grad2Grad
Biostatistics In person Community-Oriented Primary Care In person Environmental Health Science & Policy In person Epidemiology In person Exercise Science In person Global Environmental Health In person Global Health Epidemiology and Disease Control In person Global Health Policy In person Global Health Program Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation In person Health Administration In person Health Data Science In person Health Policy (master's degree only) In person Health Promotion In person Humanitarian Health and Disaster Response In person Maternal & Child Health In person Physical Activity in Public Health In person Public Health Communication & Marketing In person Public Health Microbiology & Emerging Infectious Diseases In person Public Health Nutrition In person - School of Business
**The GW School of Business is proud to offer special grants of 25-50% off tuition for all GW undergraduates in qualifying programs. The grant includes the 10% discount through the Grad2Grad program, for which students are automatically enrolled (no separate application required). Learn more about the program here.** Field of Study
Program Formats Eligible for Grad2Grad
Master of Accountancy In person Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics In person MS in Applied Finance In person MS in Business Analytics In person MS in Finance In person Master of Human Resource Management In person and online MS in Information Systems Technology In person and online MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies In person MS in International Business In person MS in Management In person and online MS in Marketing In person MS in Project Management In person and online MS in Sports Management In person MS in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management In person - School of Engineering and Applied Science
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Field of Study
Program Formats Eligible for Grad2Grad
Biomedical Informatics Online Biomedical Laboratory Science Online Clinical Laboratory Management Online Clinical Microbiology Online Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management Online Clinical and Translational Research Online Healthcare Quality Online Integrative Medicine Online Laboratory Science Online Molecular Diagnostic Science Online Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research Leadership Online - School of Nursing
The GW School of Nursing is proud to announce their new Nurse2Grad program, designed to support and encourage GW Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates in pursuing advanced nursing degrees. Effective Fall 2024, the Nurse2Grad program replaces the previous Grad2Grad tuition discount for GW BSN graduates and offers even greater benefits to eligible students. School of Nursing graduates can contact nursing
gwu [dot] edu (nursing[at]gwu[dot]edu) to learn more.
*For the most updated list of eligible programs, please contact the GW school to which you are applying
Application Process
Step 1: Once you find a program of interest, apply for admission as you normally would. If you have questions, contact the school you are applying to.
Step 2: When you are accepted, complete and submit the Grad2Grad Fellowship Enrollment Application.
Your application must be received by a certain deadline, depending on your first semester as a graduate student.
| First Semester of Graduate Study | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | January 19, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | June 7, 2025 |
Step 3: Register for courses in your program. Your award will be applied to your account and will reduce your tuition by 10%. Please note that this price reduction does not apply to matriculation, orientation, and course fees.