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The Graduate School of
Political Management

College of Professional Studies

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   Your future awaits. Apply by November 1!

 

Admissions & Aid

The Graduate School of Political Management offers a variety of programs to help you advance your career! We also offer a variety of ways to finance your education. Our admissions experts have provided step-by-step guide pages to help you navigate the application process and explore financial aid opportunities.

 

Deadlines

Spring Deadline

 


Scholarship Deadline: November 1*

Priority Admission Deadline: October 1

Admission Deadline: December 1

Admission Deadline for International Students: October 15

Summer

 


Scholarship Deadline: March 15*

Priority Admission Deadline: March 15

Admission Deadline: May 15

Fall

 


Scholarship Deadline: April 1*

Priority Admission Deadline: April 1

Admission Deadline: July 1

Admission Deadline for International Students: June 1

Scholarship Deadline* - Merit-based scholarships are usually offered in the spring and fall terms only. Students entering their program in the summer may apply for scholarships the following fall. Applicants must submit both a scholarship application and a program application in order to be eligible. 

 

 

Tuition and Financial Aid

Our master's degrees and graduate certificate costs vary depending on the location and format of your program. We have several financial aid options available to potential students. Learn more about how to finance your education!

 

Dual Degree Program and Non-Degree Coursework

In addition to our master's degree and certificate programs, we offer two additional ways to experience the benefits of a GSPM education: dual degree and non-degree. 

Dual degree programs allow current GW undergraduate students the opportunity to combine their undergraduate and graduate studies to save time and money. 

Non-degree coursework allows individuals the opportunity to sharpen their professional skills or sample GSPM offerings before fully enrolling in a master’s or certificate program. If you take a GSPM course as a non-degree student and then choose to enroll in a GSPM program, the credits may roll over and apply to your degree requirements!

 

 

The scholarship I received from GSPM was a major factor in selecting my graduate program. The reduced cost allowed me to take on a manageable amount of debt that I'm confident I will be able to pay off, especially with the new career opportunities that will be available to me with my new degree.

 

 

Caitlin Krutsick
Political Management, Class of 2019

 

Caitlin Krutsick