Yellow Ribbon Program
GW pledges to fund tuition expenses that exceed the maximum base pay amount provided by the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill.
Military and Veteran Students
Our school is proud to serve active duty service members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces answering the call to second service. The George Washington University and GSPM offer a host of financial benefits, on-campus resources, and professional opportunities to current and former members of the United States military.
Admission and Financial Benefits
Current and former members of the U.S. military are eligible for several scholarships through GW and other organizations. GSPM is the first graduate school in the U.S. to partner with Service to School's VetLink program, which connects qualified veterans with some of the foremost universities in America. Furthermore, application fees are waived for active duty military and veteran prospective students.
PenFed Scholars
GSPM is proud to partner with PenFed Credit Union to offer $5,000 scholarships to active duty and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents. Apply here to become a PenFed Scholar.
GW Military and Veteran Services
GW offers a wide array of resources and services for our more than 1,800 military and veteran students, including military student organizations, career services, and our Military Community Center.
GW Veterans
GW Veterans is a dedicated community offering academic, professional, and social support to GW's military affiliated students.
Military and Veteran Virtual Open House - March 2019
This virtual information session with Student Veterans of America Vice President Darren Phelps, who graduated from GSPM with a master's in Political Management in 2014, covers the benefits GW offers to students with a military background, GSPM's course of study and academic requirements, and Darren's unique experience as a U.S. Marine turned GSPM student.
Virtual Open House Slide Deck (PDF)
Cheryl Shefchik
Legislative Affairs, Class of 2019
Army National Guard
"My GSPM experience prepared me well for the next phase of my career—from military service to a Fellowship on Capitol Hill. Equally as important as the curriculum itself, I found the connections to faculty and other students to be invaluable. Current and former Hill staff, lobbyists, and even Members of Congress brought an incredible perspective from understanding political science to the art of policymaking."
