<p>GW also ranks as # 1 or #2 as most expensive schools. BUT a little adveritised factor is that second child goes 1/2 fare.</p>
<p>Also, that not all students pay the “sticker price”. IMHO, GW is very good with fanancial aid - both merit and needs-based.</p>
<p>My “S” pays about 35K/yr after scholarship and grant aid.</p>
<p>CJ</p>
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<p>I kind of thought GW advertised the heck out of this when my family visited. </p>
<p>It’s a significant discount, but it’s worth noting some of the fine print: It’s 1/2 off tuition only (not room and board), and only for as long as you’ve got more than one kid at GW. It also applies only if you’re paying full tuition: “Students receiving discounted tuition do not qualify” ([Family</a> Grant | GW Family Grant | Paying for College | Undergraduate Admissions | Apply | The George Washington University](<a href=“http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/payingforcollege/gwfamilygrant]Family”>http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/payingforcollege/gwfamilygrant)).</p>
<p>Nevertheless, I thought both the family grant and the promise to keep tuition (but, again, not room and board) level for up to ten semesters ([Fixed</a> Tuition Plan | GW’s Fixed Tuition Plan | Paying for College | Undergraduate Admissions | Apply | The George Washington University](<a href=“http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/payingforcollege/gwsfixedtuitionplan]Fixed”>http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/payingforcollege/gwsfixedtuitionplan)) were innovative approaches to the problem of the astronomical cost of private college.</p>
<p>@CJ 35k/yr is still a LOT of money.</p>
<p>GW doesn’t make Forbe’s top ten anymore. [America’s</a> Most Expensive Colleges - Forbes](<a href=“http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2011/10/10/americas-most-expensive-colleges/]America’s”>America's Most Expensive Colleges)</p>
<p>Even when it was on the list, it was within a few hundred dollars of other private institutions. </p>
<p>In addition, GW tuition remains the same for all four years, and they are very generous with scholarships and aid.</p>
<p>GWU is kind of like the “golden rule of retail” whereas they mark it up so they can mark it down (in the way of nice financial aid). At least they are putting it on sale, compared to many schools who don’t give much aid.</p>
<p>I really like the fixed tuition. My D is a senior; her tuition is $40,392. It is a lot, even after her scholarship. She has had wonderful internships and already has a full time job lined up for after graduation.</p>
<p>Mamabear. Love to hear about the job lined up. Gives hope to the parents of underclassmen.</p>
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<p>My friends at GW say one of the orientation speakers pitied the people who have more than one kid there. Plus, even if you get a scholarship for full tuition, the price for room/board is still more expensive than your state flagship.</p>
<p>Once again - not necessarily true about In-state flagships! As stated above, My “S” at GWU total COA out-of-pocket for us is ~35K/yr. In-state at Penn State for example is 28K/year.</p>
<p>Now, for a student majoring in international affairs/political science - where would you rather be? DC with a multitude of internship ooportunities, or Penn State (Not counting the current debacle).</p>
<p>Every student and family have to wiegh the pros/cons. Don’t write off GW until you know what FA you will be offered.</p>
<p>Not all state college “flagships” are cheap.</p>
<p>CJ</p>
<p>i pay less than 3000 per semester, sooooo…fin aid is pretty good i’d say</p>
<p>@Zoidberg93,
Is that all need-based? All grants or loans?</p>