FEES AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
The following fees and financial regulations were adopted for the academic year 2007–08. Information on tuition and fees for the summer is available at http://www.gwu.edu/summer.
Tuition Fees
For undergraduates entering GW in academic year 2007–08, the University has adopted a fixed-rate tuition plan, with the following academic-year tuition fee guaranteed not to increase for up to five years of full-time* undergraduate study: $39,210 for students entering Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Public Health and Health Services, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Elliott School of International Affairs.
For undergraduates who entered GW in academic year 2006–07, the fixed-rate tuition remains in effect as previously stated: $37,790 for students in the schools listed just above.
For undergraduates who entered GW in academic year 2005–06, the fixed-rate tuition remains in effect as previously stated: $36,370 for students in the schools listed above.
For undergraduates who entered GW in academic year 2004–05, the fixed-rate tuition remains in effect as previously stated: $34,000 for students in Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (excluding its School of Media and Public Affairs), the School of Business, and the School of Public Health and Health Services; $35,000 for students in the School of Media and Public Affairs, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Elliott School of International Affairs.
The tuition rates that follow are set for academic year 2007–08, with the rates subject to annual increase, for all undergraduates who entered the University earlier than fall 2004. Excluding the School of Media and Public Affairs: $34,870; in the School of Media and Public Affairs: $35,870 for majors and $35,370 for minors.
Part-time and nondegree students are charged $1,090 per credit hour except in the School of Media and Public Affairs, for which part-time students are charged $1,120 per credit hour.
Fees stated here exclude undergraduate health sciences programs; consult the Office of Health Sciences Programs in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences for applicable fees.
Voluntary Library Fee—Each semester the Registration Schedule and Invoice includes a voluntary gift for the University libraries. Check the box labeled "Library Gift Decline" and omit the amount from your payment if you do not wish to include the library gift in your reimbursement to the University.
Note: Information on the fee structure for campus housing and meal plans appears on pages 31 and 32. Some courses carry additional fees, such as a laboratory or material fee, charged by semester as indicated in course descriptions and the Schedule of Classes. Students admitted to the B.A./J.D. and B.A./M.D. programs pay a fixed net tuition rate annually; the amount is announced in the letter of admission.
Special Fees and Deposits (Nonrefundable)
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Application fee
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$65 |
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Advance deposit, required of each entering or readmitted full-time undergraduate
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800 |
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Orientation fee, charged each entering full-time undergraduate
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250 |
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Student Association fee, per credit hour, to a maximum of $15 per semester
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1 |
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Late registration beginning the first day of the semester
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80 |
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Registration for continuous enrollment or leave of absence
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35 |
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Graduation fee
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100 |
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Late application for graduation (see Calendar)
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35 |
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Late payment fee (see Past Due Accounts, below)
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75 |
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Late authorization fee for third-party payment (see Third-Party Payment, below)
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100 |
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Returned check fee, charged a student whose check is improperly drafted, incomplete, or returned by the bank for any reason
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35 |
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Special Columbian College departmental examination to qualify for receiving credit (advanced standing), waiver of requirement, or both
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100 |
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Waiver examination to qualify for advanced placement
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25 |
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Engineers’ Council fee (charged all SEAS students), per semester
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8 |
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English test for international students (when required)
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20 |
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Study abroad fee
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300 |
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Transcript fee
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5 |
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Replacement of lost or stolen picture identification card
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25 |
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Replacement of diploma
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50 |
Payment of Fees
A student who registers for classes in any semester or session incurs a financial obligation to the University. Payment of tuition and fees is due upon receipt of the Schedule and Invoice or at the time of registration. Except for students on the monthly payment plan, tuition is to be paid in full by the first day of the semester or upon registration if registration is after the first day of the semester. The University reserves the right to revoke the registration, effective to the beginning of the semester, of any student who fails to make full payment. Students whose registrations have been revoked or canceled for failure to make timely payments are not permitted to attend class and may not occupy University housing.
In addition to payment of tuition and fees, the University requires that a student confirm his or her registration. Students whose registrations are not confirmed by the third week of the semester may be canceled from all courses. Receipt of the tear-off portion of the Schedule and Invoice, typically mailed with the student’s payment, is requested for confirmation of registration. All students whose registrations are not confirmed are notified in writing that their registrations will be canceled and are asked to contact the Student Accounts Office immediately. Charges for residence halls and meal plans are in accordance with license agreements signed by the student; questions concerning those charges should be referred to the Community Living and Learning Center or Business Services, respectively.
Monthly Payment Plan—This payment plan is open to all students and is available for the fall and spring semesters only. Students must complete and submit an application by August 15 for the academic year or by January 5 for the spring semester to participate in the plan. Upon approval of the application, the student will be billed for each payment. The monthly payment plan for the academic year begins in June and ends in March, with the first five payments applied to the fall account and the second five applied to spring. For spring semester only, the plan begins in November and ends in March. Under the plan, all payments are due on the first of each month. The student will receive a monthly bill, but no interest or late fees will be charged provided payments are received as scheduled. Students who enroll in the plan after the first month must make up all payments to the month of enrollment. Interest and a late payment fee are assessed all accounts not paid in full by October 5 for fall and March 5 for spring. An outside vendor administers the plan and charges a one-time participation fee in addition to interest and late fees for any payments received late. For more information, see http://www.gwu.edu/~sao/payment_plan.html.
Third-Party Payment—The University accepts employer vouchers or purchase orders that are not contingent upon receipt of grades. Under all circumstances, the charges for tuition and fees remain the responsibility of the student. Authorization from a sponsor to be billed for a student’s charges must be received in the Student Accounts Office by the end of the third week of the fall or spring semester. A late authorization fee may be incurred for responses received after these times. Bills are mailed to sponsors in October for the fall semester and in February for the spring semester. Should a sponsor fail to remit payment to the University, the University will contact the student for payment. Students whose employers or sponsors reimburse them for tuition and fees after receipt of grades must pay in full upon receipt of the Schedule and Invoice or at the time of registration to avoid interest, late fees, and/or cancellation of registration. Students whose tuition is paid in full or part by employee benefits or teacher tuition remission must pay any remaining balance by the stated due date to avoid interest, late fees, and/or cancellation of registration.
Past Due Accounts—Accounts that are past due are encumbered by the University. A student whose account is encumbered may not register for future semesters and may not receive diplomas or transcripts. Late payment fees and interest may also be assessed each month that the account has an overdue outstanding balance. Please see the University's Tuition Payment Disclosure Statement at http://www.gwu.edu/~sao/disclosurestatement.pdf for more information on those fees and billing practices. Accounts that are more than 90 days past due are referred to an agency and/or attorney for collection. The student is then responsible for all charges, costs, and fees due to, or incurred by, the University as well as all costs, fees, and charges incurred by the agency and/or attorney, including attorney’s fees. Students whose registrations have been revoked or canceled for failure to make timely payments are not permitted to attend class and may not occupy University housing.
Dishonored/Returned Checks—A student whose check is returned unpaid by the bank for any reason will be charged a returned check fee and will be responsible for any associated costs and/or attorney’s fees incurred by the University should a civil lawsuit or other collection effort be instituted to collect on such dishonored check. In any case where the University has reason to believe that a student presented a dishonored check in bad faith, the University may, in addition to any collection efforts, refer the matter to the proper authorities for criminal prosecution.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Applications for withdrawal from the University or from a course after the registration period must be made in accordance with procedures outlined under University Regulations in the sections Complete Withdrawal From the University, and Adding and Dropping Courses, respectively. Financial aid recipients must notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance in writing. No refund of the tuition deposit required of entering students is granted.
In authorized withdrawals and changes in schedule, cancellations of semester tuition charges and fees will be made in accordance with the following schedule for the fall and spring semesters:
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Complete withdrawal from all courses (on-campus students): |
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Withdrawal dated on or before the end of the first week of the semester |
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80% |
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Withdrawal dated on or before the end of the second week of the semester |
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60% |
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Withdrawal dated on or before the end of the third week of the semester |
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40% |
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Withdrawal dated on or before the end of the fourth week of the semester |
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25% |
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Withdrawal dated after the fourth week of the semester |
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None |
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Partial withdrawal: If the change in program results in a lower tuition charge, the refund schedule above applies to the difference. |
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Regulations governing student withdrawals as they relate to residence hall and food service charges are contained in the specific lease arrangements. |
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Summer Sessions: In cases of authorized withdrawals from courses, refunds of 75% of tuition and fees will be made for courses dropped within the first seven calendar days of the start of a session. No refund will be made for courses dropped thereafter. |
Courses that do not follow the traditional semester may have different refund policies.
The above information regarding cancellation of tuition charges and fees after withdrawal from the University may not apply to entering students who are recipients of federal aid; those students should check with the Student Accounts Office for the applicable cancellation schedule.
Refund policies of the University are in conformity with guidelines for refunds as adopted by the American Council on Education. Federal regulations require that financial aid recipients use such refunds to repay financial aid received for that semester's attendance. This policy applies to institutional aid as well.
In no case will tuition be reduced or refunded because of absence from classes.
Authorization to withdraw and certification for work done will not be given a student who does not have a clear financial record.
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