Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs
$20,000 a year · about $80,000 over 4 years
Academic excellence (GPA and test scores); out-of-state and international students receive higher amounts to offset tuition costs. Amounts typically range from $1,000 to $20,000. Awards exceeding $9,750 meet the 75%-of-in-state-tuition bar.
Considered when you apply for admission
Full standard tuition and fees (after other gift aid)
Virginia residents with family income of $60,000 or less (or Pell-eligible), enrolled full-time. Also includes students in ADVANCE or EIP programs.
Separate application
$1,200 a year · about $5,000 over 4 years
Minimum 2.5 GPA, meet physical fitness and medical standards, and commit to service as an officer upon graduation. Must be under age 31 when commissioned.
By invitation or nomination
Full tuition · about $155,000 over 4 years
Incredibly high academic achievement; students are selected from the pool of Honors College admitted students from the Early Action round. Typically requires 3.8+ GPA and top test scores (if submitted).
Full cost of attendance · about $114,000 over 4 years
Selected through the University Scholars process; intended College of Science majors.
Full cost of attendance · about $114,000 over 4 years
Must be admitted to the GMU Honors College; typically targets high-achieving, low-income, or first-generation students with significant leadership potential.
Full tuition · about $57,000 over 4 years
Must be a graduate of the EIP program with a minimum 3.5 GPA to interview for the full-tuition award. Open to first-generation students in participating NVCC districts.