Consumer Information
The consumer information page contains important resources for prospective and current GW students and to assist the GW community in finding important institutional information.
Additional Guidance for International Students
- Get a Social Security Number (SSN): Required if you plan to work in the U.S. or participate in programs like Match. Apply early to avoid delays.
- Open a U.S. Bank Account: Most banks require an SSN or ITIN, student visa, proof of U.S. residency, and two forms of ID. Some banks may accept visa information instead.
- Private Educational Loans: Check lender requirements for SSN or ITIN. Some lenders accept ITIN in place of SSN. Begin the application process early if needed.
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Build U.S. Credit History: Consider requesting a credit card from your bank. You can check your credit report at annualcreditreport.com if you have an SSN.
Federal loans are not available to non-US citizens other than private loans. You may want to research scholarships:
- https://www.fastweb.com/
- https://www.internationalstudent.com/scholarships
- https://www.iefa.org/scholarships
- https://mdfinancialaid.smhs.gwu.edu/outside-sources-aid
Contact Financial Aid: For questions about financial wellness or loan options, reach out to the SMHS Office of Financial Aid.
For additional international student information, please review the Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) website
Phone: (202) 994-2796
Fax: (202) 342-0314
E-mail: impinfo [at] gwu [dot] edu (impinfo[at]gwu[dot]edu)