The George Washington University Online High School (GWUOHS) is dedicated to making a quality education available to as many high-achieving students as possible. We offer scholarship options to help reduce the burden of education costs.
George Washington University Online High School will award one scholarship for tuition-free, full-time enrollment for the school year to a new or returning student entering the 9th grade who demonstrates both high academic potential and family financial need.
Those eligible for this scholarship include students entering the 9th grade with a grade point average of at least 3.0 (letter grade B). They must also meet the scholarship’s economic needs guidelines.
Students awarded this scholarship will also receive:
All services and support available to full-time students, including academic advising, engagement monitoring, college counseling, and instructional support from certified teachers
An assigned mentor who will meet regularly with the student and provide additional support, encouragement, and connections with other resources as necessary
A laptop computer to use for the duration of the student’s enrollment at the school, and all online and hands-on learning materials available to full-time students
The scholarship will be awarded based on merit (components: student essays, letters of recommendation, a student introduction, and Parent Information Form) and financial need. The process of selection is as follows:
Our goal is to renew scholarships for all four high school years for the awarded students. Annual scholarship renewal will depend on the student’s engagement and academic progress and will be determined each May. To be eligible for renewal, students must meet the following criteria:
For questions about the scholarship renewal process, email [email protected].
In addition to The George Washington University Online High School Scholarship, GWUOHS also participates in a several state-funded scholarship programs to further expand the accessibility of a high-quality education.
GWUOHS participates in Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA). The ESA provides scholarship dollars toward GWUOHS tuition costs, giving Arizona families significant tuition assistance toward a private school education.
Arizona’s ESA helps families pursue flexible options for their children’s learning. Public funding through the ESA enables families to expand their educational opportunities outside the public school system and further personalize their educational experience. Arizona’s ESA can cover education expenses, including private school tuition, tutoring services, learning materials, and more.
Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship is a powerful resource for students and families who want to enroll at GWUOHS. The program provides all Arizona families with:
All students in grades K–12 who reside in Arizona qualify for the Arizona ESA. Our enrollment consultants are available to help you confirm eligibility and guide you through the application process.
GWUOHS participates in Arkansas’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, which provides state-funded education dollars to eligible Arkansas families. These funds can be used toward GWUOHS tuition as well as a variety of approved educational expenses, including tutoring, homeschool curriculum, and educational therapies.
For the 2025–2026 school year, eligible students may receive up to $6,864 in EFA funding, distributed quarterly.
Arkansas’s Education Freedom Account helps families create a more flexible and personalized approach to their child’s education. The program provides:
To qualify for Arkansas’s Education Freedom Account, students must reside in Arkansas and be eligible to enroll in grades K-12. Our enrollment consultants can help families confirm eligibility and walk through the application process.
GWUOHS participates in New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program, which provides state-funded grants to help families pay for educational options outside of the traditional public school system. These funds may be applied toward GWUOHS tuition, tutoring, online learning programs, instructional materials, technology, and other approved education-related expenses.
Participating students typically receive an average grant of approximately $4,800, depending on eligibility and program guidelines.
The New Hampshire EFA program gives families greater control in shaping their child’s learning experience. It provides:
To qualify, families must reside in New Hampshire, and students must be eligible for K-12 enrollment. Income and other program requirements may also apply, including participation agreements defined by the state. Our enrollment consultants are available to help families understand eligibility and complete the application process.
GWUOHS participates in the NH Education Freedom Accounts. The State of New Hampshire created the Education Freedom Accounts program to help expand educational opportunities for New Hampshire children. Eligible New Hampshire families earning up to 350% of the poverty line can direct part of their child’s state education funding to pay for tuition at the school of their choice, tutoring, online learning programs, educational supplies, and other educational expenses.
To be eligible for a NH Education Freedom Accounts program:
Our enrollment consultants are available to help you confirm eligibility and guide you through the application process.
Our enrollment consultants will help you determine your eligibility and walk you through the next steps! We’ll guide you through the application process and answer any questions. Request more information, and a GWUOHS enrollment consultant will contact you with more details.
Scholarships are the only way to ensure that you’re providing your student with a quality education with sustainable tuition payments. GWUOHS also offers a number of discounts for some of our families:
This discount is for returning families who re-register for the next school year during the announced time period.
If a family has more than one student enrolled at GWUOHS at the same time, they receive 10% off the cost of tuition for each student enrolled.
Alumns and current staff of GW receive 20% off the cost of tuition.
Members of the military (active or inactive) and members of first responder teams (police, fire, EMS, etc.) receive 15% off the cost of tuition.
Students who choose to dual enroll with George Washington University may receive a discount on their GWUOHS tuition. If you’re interested, speak to one of our enrollment consultants.
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