George Mason University In-State Rules

In-state residency regulations vary by university; so do the costs and benefits of earning in-state status.  Below, you will find an overview of the major in-state requirements for Virginia’s George Mason University, an exact accounting of what’s at stake, as well as a consideration of in-state residency’s influence on financial aid, including popular George Mason University grants and scholarships.

Nicknames:

George Mason, GMU, George Mason University-Fairfax

 

George Mason University Tuition Overview:

$29,950 out-of-state tuition

$10,370 in-state tuition

$19,580 tuition savings/year

 

George Mason University Total Cost of Attendance:

$45,638 out-of-state residents

$26,058 in-state residents

$19,580 savings/year

 

George Mason University In-State Requirements:

Are you willing to take a gap-year either before freshman year or after, involving full-time work in Virginia and carrying yourself financially at least half-way for your one-year domicile period?  If yes, you sound like a pretty good preliminary candidate for in-state status at George Mason University.

Want more, a definitive report detailing everything important you need to know?  Check out In-State Angels’ GMU-Fairfax Report.

If you’d prefer we just take your information and tell you what your in-state prospects are at GMU, you may want In-State Angels’ GMU-Fairfax Customized Report.

To discuss GMU with an expert, check out Consulting.

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George Mason University Out-of-State Tuition vs. In-State Tuition:

George Mason is a great school, but with an annual tuition difference of $19,580, you definitely want to consider establishing residency if Virginia is the place you wish to stay.

George Mason University Financial Aid:

A couple things you need to know about financial aid as it relates to earning in-state residency at George Mason University:

1) Any financial aid including grants and scholarships that requires your being a tax dependent of somebody OR requires you to be an out-of-state resident will in general disqualify you from establishing residency.  This means that by accepting such awards, you will be getting no closer to in-state tuition.  There are some exceptions to this whereby certain awards you can accept during your domicile period but will automatically surrender upon earning in-state status.

2) Your financial aid is re-assessed after earning in-state status and your Expected Family Contribution will be taken into consideration in light of the vastly reduced tuition you will owe.

See article: Do Your FAFSA…You Will Thank Us Later

George Mason University Grants:

Virginia Commonwealth Award

Besides the federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Virginia has need-based grants, including the Virginia Commonwealth Award (for part-time or full-time students) and the Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (for full-time students).  The maximum award includes cost of tuition, required fees and book allowance.

George Mason University Scholarships:

Merit-Based Scholarships

GMU’s merit-based freshmen scholarship program is highly competitive and based on GPA, test scores and other criteria.  There may also be department scholarships available if you have chosen a major.

The Agnes Cooke Scholarship

Virginia students pursuing a career in communications (journalism, photo journalism, public relations, etc.) can apply for this $1,000 scholarship by visiting their website.