Fees & Charges

Your student account may include different fees depending on your registration and activities at GW. The Student Accounts Office bills these charges for other GW departments. If you have questions about a specific charge, please contact the department that issued it. 

Common Charges

These are the most common charges. This list not all-inclusive.

• Tuition and fees
• On-campus housing
• Dining plans
• Student health insurance
• Study abroad fees
• Late payment fees and interest charges
• Student health visits
• Counseling and psychological services visits
• Non-refundable tuition for dropping courses

Mandatory Fees

These fees are mandatory, if applicable.

• Matriculation Fees: one-time charge for new students
• Student Activity Fee: $50 per semester for undergraduates in residential colleges
• Student Government Association Fee: $3 per credit (up to 15 credits) for main campus students to support the student government association 
• Registration Fee: $35 per semester for off-campus and online students
• Course Fees: Some classes have extra fees (e.g., art, engineering, labs, languages). These are listed separately on your bill and in the  Schedule of Classes.
• U•Pass Fee: For Academic Year 2025-26, all undergraduate students in the residential colleges are charged a U•Pass fee of $100 per semester (fall/spring only) for unlimited access use of Metrorail and Metrobus.
• Proctor Fees: Some off-campus courses may include a proctor fee. Contact your program for details.

Opt-in Charges

You can add these charges to your bill from the Make a Payment screen in Student Accounts eBill. These fees cannot be paid via wire at this time.

• Library gifts: Make a tax-deductible donation to support GW libraries.
• Tuition insurance: GW partners with GradGuard to offer coverage for tuition, room, and board in case of medical or mental health withdrawal
• U•Pass Fee: For Academic Year 2025-26, full-time graduate students, including law, medical and doctoral students, may pre-pay the non-refundable $100 per semester U•Pass fee to participate in the program in the fall and/or spring semesters. Students can pre-pay by selecting from the ‘Additional Items’ menu on the Make a Payment screen in Student Accounts eBill. Please note, the fee will not be covered by any federal loans unless you update your voluntary online authorizations. If, during the semester, your student status changes from full-time to part-time, you will no longer be eligible to participate in the program.  

Charges Not on Your Bill

The student account will not include charges for:

• Books
• Library fines
• Off-campus housing
• Parking

Additional Notes

• Your student account may not match the full estimated Cost of Attendance.
• If you need a bill showing your courses for the semester, click the 'On Demand Statement' button in Student Accounts eBill.
• Fees may be subject to change at any time.