Consumer Information
The consumer information page contains important resources for prospective and current GW students and to assist the GW community in finding important institutional information.
This list of financial aid and debt management resources will help you to find assistance through loans, grants, scholarships and other opportunities to enhance your health professions career at George Washington University.
- Federal Student Aid StudentAid.gov website streamlines the way students learn about and apply for federal student loans and the repayment of federal student loans.
- Student FSA ID - Students may use this site to create their own personal FSA ID. An FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - REMINDER: In addition to completing the FAFSA, ALL students are required to complete and submit the required financial aid forms found on PA Program Forms tab.
- IRS Tax Return Transcript Request - Students may use this site to request a copy of a tax return transcript. A tax return transcript shows most line items from the filed tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules.
- Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized and or Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate/Professional Students Master Promissory Note (Loan Agreement) - Students may use this web site to complete the Direct Loan Master Promissory Note(s) (Loan Agreement) for Subsidized/Unsubsidized and/or the Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate/Professional Students.
- annualcreditreport.com - Students may obtain a free copy of their credit reports from the three national credit reporting companies. Credit scores must be requested, individually, from each of the three national credit reporting companies, there is a fee for the credit scores. You are welcome to schedule a meeting with a counselor to review your credit report. Contact us at medfinan [at] gwu [dot] edu (medfinan[at]gwu[dot]edu).
- US Department of Education Scholarship Search - Students may search for scholarships from the US Department of Education Federal Government website.
- National Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships - Highly competitive and prestigious scholarship, fellowship and internship awards for college study, graduate school and postgraduate research.
- Return of Title IV Funds Policy
- National Consumer Law Center Student Loan Assistance Project Video Series (July 2025)
Additional Information for PA Students:
- Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarships (NAVY) - The scholarship provides payment of direct educational costs (tuition, fees, books, etc.,) and a stipend for living expenses.
- PA Student Scholarships - PA Foundation (pa-foundation.org)
- National Health Service Corps | NHSC (hrsa.gov)
- Scholarships - Veterans Caucus of the AAPA
Financial Wellness Resources
Understanding financial concepts is key to a healthy financial life. We recommend learning as much as you can about budgeting, borrowing student loans and strategic repayment strategies prior to investing in your PA or PA/MPH program. Trusted information about budgeting and student loans, among other topics in your financial wellness journey, can be found on the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau website.
Another great source for overall financial wellness information comes from the Securities and Exchange Commission. It includes a roadmap to building wealth through savings and investing and even includes a print-friendly roadmap under “additional resources”-- www.investor.gov/building-wealth-roadmap-students.