Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition varies by program. More than 60 percent of the George Washington University (GW) students have received some form of financial assistance. Sources of aid include institutional scholarships, need-based grants, employee reimbursement, and loans that are awarded on the basis of merit or financial need.
Degree-seeking students who are U.S. citizens may be eligible for federal financial aid. To apply, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). GW’s federal school code is 001444.
| Program | Credits | Cost per Credit | Total Estimated Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSHS in Biomedical Informatics | 60 | $635 | $38,100 |
| BSHS in Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproductive Technology | 60 | $635 | $38,100 |
| BSHS in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management | 60 | $635 | $38,100 |
| BSHS in Clinical Research Administration | 60 | $635 | $38,100 |
| BSHS in Global Leadership in Disaster Response | 60 | $635 | $38,100 |
| BSHS in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 60 | $635 | $38,100 |
| BSHS in Molecular Diagnostic Sciences | 60 | $635 | $38,100 |
| Doctorate of Health Sciences (DHSc) Leadership in Clinical Practice and Education | 48 | $1,040 | $49,920 |
| Dual Degree: BSHS in Clinical Research Administration/MSHS in Regulatory Affairs | 87 | $761 | $66,180 |
| Dual Degree: BSHS in Medical Laboratory Sciences/MSHS in Molecular Diagnostic Science | 89 | $767 | $68,260 |
| Dual Degree: BSHS in Molecular Diagnostic Sciences/MSHS in Clinical Microbiology | 87 | $767 | $68,260 |
| Dual Degree: BSHS/MSHS in Clinical Research Administration | 87 | $761 | $66,180 |
| Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research | 21 | $1,380 | $28,980 |
| Graduate Certificate in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management | 18 | $1,040 | $18,720 |
| Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration | 18 | $1,040 | $18,720 |
| Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Practice | 15 | $1,040 | $15,600 |
| Graduate Certificate in Correctional Health Administration | 15 | $1,040 | $15,600 |
| Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality | 18 | $1,040 | $18,720 |
| Graduate Certificate in Integrative Medicine | 21 | $1,205 | $25,305 |
| Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs | 18 | $1,040 | $18,720 |
| MSHS in Biomedical Informatics | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research | 36 | $1,380 | $49,680 |
| MSHS in Clinical Microbiology | 35 | $1,040 | $36,400 |
| MSHS in Clinical Operations and Healthcare Management | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| MSHS in Clinical Research Administration | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| MSHS in Correctional Health Administration | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| MSHS in Healthcare Quality | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| MSHS in Immunohematology and Biotechnology | 35 | $1,040 | $36,400 |
| MSHS in Integrative Medicine | 36 | $1,205 | $43,380 |
| MSHS in Laboratory Medicine | 52 | $1,040 | $54,080 |
| MSHS in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| MSHS in Molecular Diagnostic Science | 35 | $1,040 | $36,400 |
| MSHS in Regulatory Affairs | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| MSHS in Translational Microbiology | 36 | $1,040 | $37,440 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Blood Banking for Medical Laboratory Science | 16 | $635 | $10,160 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Chemistry for Medical Laboratory Science | 19 | $635 | $12,065 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Hematology for Medical Laboratory Science | 18 | $635 | $11,430 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science | 48 | $635 | $30,480 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Microbiology for Medical Laboratory Science | 20 | $635 | $12,700 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Molecular Diagnostic Science | 24 | $635 | $15,240 |
Funding Your Education
GW’s Office of Student Financial Assistance is available to assist online students with information regarding the funding of your education. For more information about the financial aid application process, available scholarships or your eligibility, call us at (202) 994-6620, email finaid@gwu.edu, or visit the links below.
Information for Military Students
The George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences is committed to maintaining its long, collaborative history with the military. As part of this collaboration, we’re proud to offer special consideration for members of the military on active duty, stationed abroad or those who have recently separated or retired.
Ranked 15th in Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report, GW’s online graduate programs are designed to reach military personnel around the globe, provide a flexible schedule for program completion and build on the skills obtained in military medical services to propel their career or make a smooth transition into civilian health care.
Military Benefits
More than 1,500 GW military students, veterans and their families attend GW and benefit from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs educational benefits. Veterans and active military servicemen and women may also take advantage of several benefits offered by GW:
- GW Health Science Programs offer a waiver of the $80 admission application fee for active-duty U.S. military personnel
- Online and asynchronous course structure accommodates any schedule — even for students deployed or on an overseas assignment
- GW is VA approved and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program
- The Yellow Ribbon awards up to $5,120 for graduate students
- To enhance our commitment to our military, GW has a Veterans Services Office and Student Veterans of America chapter.
GW is committed to providing the highest level of student and financial services to those who have served in our armed forces. Service members are invited to contact GW’s Office of Veteran Services for more information on the benefits and opportunities we provide; this office is the VA certifying official for the university.