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George Washington University Offers Free Tuition for Low-Income Families

4/17/2026

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George Washington University will provide full tuition starting fall 2026 for families earning under $100,000 through the Revolutionary Promise program.
The program is open to new students and current undergraduates with merit scholarships.
President Ellen M. Granberg said the initiative advances excellence and access.
Funding comes from philanthropic support and sale of the Virginia Science and Technology campus.
Currently, 20% of residential undergraduates come from families in this bracket.

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George Washington University will provide full tuition starting fall 2026 for families earning under $100,000 through the Revolutionary Promise program.
The program is open to new students and current undergraduates with merit scholarships.
President Ellen M. Granberg said the initiative advances excellence and access.
Funding comes from philanthropic support and sale of the Virginia Science and Technology campus.
Currently, 20% of residential undergraduates come from families in this bracket.