August 2025 Newsletter

The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) welcomes our incoming students to the George Washington University.

We look forward to supporting you throughout your time as a GW graduate student! You can expect to receive monthly emails from our office with information about upcoming events and funding opportunities. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn as well!

The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships serves as a resource for graduate students looking for funding opportunities at the George Washington University.

Student Services Offered:

A warm welcome to our new graduate assistants! The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) is hosting an orientation for new graduate assistants to connect with each other, learn more about assistantship policies and benefits, and ask questions about their upcoming appointments.

OGSAF is hosting two orientation event options; one in person and one online. The content will be the same at both events so we recommend students only attend one session.

Please note that this session is geared toward students who have already been assigned a graduate assistantship for the Fall 2025 semester.

Light snacks and GW swag will be provided for the in person orientation event.

Monthly Payment Plan for Fall Semester

The monthly payment plan enables students or their authorized users to pay current fall semester tuition and fees in equal payments throughout the semester. The plan is interest-free as long as monthly payments are made on time and in full. 

Please contact the Student Accounts Office with any questions at sao@gwu.edu.

AmeriCorps Matching Award

Award Details: AmeriCorps alumni interested in using their Segal Education Award for graduate study at the George Washington University may be eligible to have their award matched by GW.

Deadlines: Beginning in Academic Year 2025-26, students must submit their AmeriCorps matching applications by the following dates.

Grad2Grad Program

Application Deadline (for students beginning graduate school in Fall 2025): September 19, 2025

Award Details: 10% discount on tuition for the duration of a GW master's degree or graduate certificate program for recent GW alumni.

Eligibility Requirements (for students beginning graduate school in Fall 2025):

Do you want to develop skills in a less commonly taught language? Are you seeking an immersive language learning experience abroad next summer? The Boren Fellowship (a Department of Defense program) and Critical Language Scholarship (a Department of State program) can enhance your language skills and jumpstart your career.

The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships offers advising services for students applying to the Boren Fellowship. Additionally, Boren applicants may participate in a recommended campus review process, which offers applicants the opportunity to receive structured feedback and an endorsement letter to strengthen their application. The first step to participating in the campus review is to complete the Boren Awards Intent to Apply Form by August 31, 2025.

Boren and CLS Information Session #1 
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. EST 
- Attend Using this Zoom Link 
- Please Register for this Event Here

Boren and CLS Information Session #2 
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. EST
- Attend Using this Zoom Link 
- Please Register for this Event Here

If you are unable to attend an information session or would like to learn more, please reach out to our office at gradfell@gwu.edu.

National Deadline: January 21, 2026

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

Q: How do I obtain an assistantship position?

A: All assistantships are managed directly by departments, so we recommend reaching out to your department or program director to learn about position availability. You can find contact information for your department on their website. 

Q: Whom do I contact with questions about my current funding award?

A: Most awards are administered directly by your school or department rather than OGSAF. Please check your award letter and reach out to the contact person listed with any questions. The contact person is usually listed in one of the last paragraphs of the award letter.  

Q: Whom do I contact with questions about my bill (i.e. how to pay, refund requests, setting up a payment plan, etc.)?

A: Please contact the Student Accounts Office for all billing-related inquiries. 

Q: Whom do I contact with questions about loan opportunities?

A: Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for all loan-related inquiries. MD and Physician Assistant candidates should contact their respective financial aid office.