GW is Getting More Expensive

The tuition is increasing, the housing is increasing, and possible mandatory fees may be in our future. Money is on the mind and many GW students and their families are concerned about their economic future.

Students are well aware that GW has one of the highest tuitions in the nation and many do not understand how it can be increasing, especially in times like these. The University recently announced that tuition will increase 3%. This increase will not affect current GW students because  of the fixed tuition. Although the GW administration has also increased financial aid spending, many students will still be forced to find ways to pay the full tuition - possibly with help from loans and outside scholarships.  According to The Hatchet, GW administrative officials believe that the university is in a strong financial state and is doing everything possible to help students in this financial crisis.

Although board costs will remain $3,400, the price of housing will increase. The cost of housing depends on which residence hall you live in. The nicer the dorm, the more money the more expensive the housing cost. The average increase will be $200.

There has also been much speculation over a mandatory $50 library fee. At the moment the fee is optional and students can retrieve their money at any point throughout the school year. The fee has been a hot topic in SA meetings and the current student election.  Due to student's ability to opt-out of the fee, the library's budget is unpredictable and can vary year to year.  If the fee is made mandatory, it would be used toward renovating Gelman to make it more study-friendly.

-Roxanne Martin