Frequently Asked Questions

Student bills are posted online to Student Account Services periodically throughout the semester. An email will be sent to both the student and any authorized user whenever a new bill has been issued. You may view your bill by the following method (authorized users may skip to step 5 below):

1. Login to GUExperience. Click on ‘Student Services’
2. Click on ‘Student Account’
3. Select ‘Student Account Services’
4. You will be instructed to click on a blue link labeled ‘Student Account Services’. This will take you to our secure payment gateway and you will be prompted to enter your NetID login credentials
5. Click on the tab labeled ‘My Account’, which will reveal a new row of tabs underneath
6. Select ‘Statements’
7. Select a statement to view from the dropdown menu, and click ‘View’ (be sure to disable any active pop-up blockers, as they may prevent the bill from opening). Alternatively, under the ‘Action’ column heading, click the gear icon to display related action items, and then click on ‘View’
8. Your bill will appear in a new window

Note that the eStatement reflects the state of an account at a particular moment in time and may not reflect more recent changes.

Your eStatement reflects your account status at a given point in time. You may have made changes to your registration, received financial aid or made payments since the last bill was produced. The following steps will show you how to view the impact such changes have had on your bill (authorized users may skip to step 5 below):

1. Login to GUExperience. Click on ‘Student Services’
2. Click on ‘Student Account’
3. Select ‘Student Account Services’
4. You will be instructed to click on a blue link labeled ‘Student Account Services’. This will take you to our secure payment gateway and you will be prompted to enter your NetID login credentials
5. Click on the tab labeled ‘My Account’, which will reveal a new row of tabs underneath
6. Select ‘Current Activity’
7. Click on any term row to view account activity associated with the term
8. To view all account activity across all terms, click the ‘Expand All’ option

Note that the displayed account activity is updated in real-time.

Payments to GUQ and QF can be made in Student Finance office by cash or check. In case of payments by wire transfer, payment proofs should be submitted to Finance Department, 1st Floor, GU-Q building. Students’ hours are between 9:00am and 3:00pm, Sunday-Thursday.

Books, Insurance and Transcript fee payments can also be wired to the following account:

Bank: Qatar National Bank
Branch: QF Branch
Account Name: Georgetown University
Account Number: 0035‐003917‐001
SWIFT CODE: QNBAQAQA
IBAN Code#: QA32QNBA000000000035003917001

Tuition and other fees payments can be wired to the following account:

Bank: Qatar National Bank
Branch: QF Branch
Account Name: Qatar Foundation
Account Number: 0013-035555-001
SWIFT CODE: QNBAQAQA
IBAN Code#: QA90QNBA000000000013035555001

Students can sign up for a payment plan agreement which splits the amount into four monthly installments. To sign up for payment plan, please email guqstudentaccounts@georgetown.edu or visit GU-Q Finance Suite in person.

Please review our financial aid page to find out more about GU-Q grants and other scholarships opportunities.

For students whose tuition will be paid by a parent or guardian, it is important to grant this person (or persons) access to your financial information. This will allow the person to view your bill, sign up for a payment plan, and make payments. In addition, the authorized user will receive email updates throughout the semester notifying them of any changes to the account. The following instructions will allow you to set up an authorized user:

1. Login to GUExperience. Click on ‘Student Services’
2. Click on ‘Student Account’
3. Select ‘Student Account Services’
4. You will be instructed to click on a blue link labeled ‘Student Account Services’. This will take you to our secure payment gateway and you will be prompted to enter your NetID login credentials
5. Locate the ‘My Profile Setup’ menu on the right section of the screen
6. Click on the menu option ‘Authorized Users’
7. Enter the email address of the person whom you wish to have access to your account and click the green button labeled ‘Continue’
8. You will be presented with an agreement stating that you are granting the user access to your account. Review this, click the ‘I Agree’ box, then click the green button labeled ‘Continue’

The user will receive instructions for logging in via email, along with a temporary password in a separate email. Note that you can use the ‘Authorized Users’ page to remove users as well as add them.

To be considered for financial aid, you must apply and be admitted to Georgetown University in Qatar. The GU-Q Financial Aid Office will assess your financial need based on your completed CSS application. Families are required to contribute to the greatest extent possible according to their financial ability, and GU-Q Financial Aid will cover the remaining financial need. While assessing financial need we consider annual direct costs (billed by GU-Q) like tuition, books, university fees and insurance as well as indirect estimated costs such as housing, meals and other personal expenses, based on the residency status of the applicant. GU-Q expects a minimum family contribution of $1,000 regardless of family income.

Complete the CSS profile and submit all required supporting documentation. The CSS code for Georgetown University in Qatar is 4563. The list of required documents is applicable to all non-US citizens.

In addition to a CSS profile, U.S citizens must complete FAFSA. The FAFSA code for Georgetown University is 001445. U.S citizens need to only upload tax returns as listed in IDOC.

Incomplete or delayed submission of the CSS application (including all required documentation) will delay the financial aid award. You’ll need to reapply for financial aid every year.

For new students submitting financial aid applications, you can submit supporting documents through the Admissions portal.

For returning students, you will receive a link from the Financial Aid Office for a secure documentation portal where all the documents should be uploaded. If you have not receive any, please contact guqfinancialaid@georgetown.edu

The CSS application fee is $25. If your financial circumstances make it difficult to pay, please contact the GU-Q Financial Aid Office.

When you note in CSS the current relationship of your parents, a link to a new CSS profile will be sent to your non-custodial parent (NCP) to complete. To ensure fair treatment of all students, it is mandatory to complete the NCP CSS profile even if the non-custodial parent does not provide any support for the student. The student and the custodial parent do not have access to the NCP profile.

In situations where it is impossible to contact the non-custodial parent, please contact the GU-Q Financial Aid Office.

In addition to a CSS profile, US citizens need to complete FAFSA. We will review students eligibility for GU-Q grants, as well as federal funds. To find out more about FAFSA and aid available to US citizens (such as Parent Plus Loan), please click here.

Qatari citizens can apply for the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Scholarship. For sponsorship opportunities available to students, please visit our sponsorship page.

The FAFSA and CSS profile deadline for first-year students is March 15, 2024. The FAFSA and CSS application deadline for returning students is June 1, 2024. You’ll need to reapply for financial aid every year.

The earlier you submit a completed financial aid application and provide all required documentation, the sooner you can have a decision about your financial aid eligibility. This gives you more time to decide if the next years at Georgetown will be financially feasible for you and your family.

Yes, we require official translations of all documents that are not in English or Arabic.

Students can apply their financial aid (GU-Q grant or QF Student Fund Scholarship) towards the study abroad tuition and fees for only one term if they are approved to study abroad. GU-Q need-based grant can be applied towards study abroad fees only at the GU-Main campus for one semester. QF scholarship funds can be used for GU approved study abroad programs in any location, for one semester. Please inform the GU-Q Financial Aid Office if you are considering studying abroad.

After completing the CSS application and submitting all required documentation, the GU-Q Financial Aid Office will process your financial aid application. For incoming students, we will release the financial aid offer as soon as possible to allow you to make an informed decision at the time of deposit and enrollment confirmation deadline. We encourage you to submit all required documentation in a timely manner.

As for returning students, you will receive an email notification when aid is available with link to your financial aid offer letter.

To qualify for a review of your financial aid award, there should be change in your financial circumstances that was not reported on your initial aid application. Such changes may affect the calculation of your expected contribution towards your education costs.

Typical examples of changes include the following:

•  significant reductions in reported income
•  unreimbursed medical expenses
•  loss of employment
•  a serious illness
•  death of a parent or spouse

Expenses for extended family members are not included in the assessment of financial aid.

In some cases, you may have extraordinary expenses that can be added to the standard educational cost of attendance used to determine your financial aid offer. Typical examples include the documented costs of childcare, or student health insurance premiums. Students with disabilities may have special expenses related to their health care or living arrangements that can be recognized in calculating their need for assistance.

If you would like to request a recalculation of your expected contribution based on a correction, change, or special circumstance, kindly contact our office at guqfinancialaid@georgetown.edu

Inquiries relating to financial aid can be emailed to Financial Aid Office. You may also schedule a call with one of our team members. Please email us to make an appointment.

You can find all the forms in the below links:

• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (for U.S Citizens)
• CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
• Ministry of Education and Higher Education Scholarship
• Qatar Foundation financial aid – loan and scholarship

If you have any questions about financial aid, you can reach us via email here. Please ensure to clearly indicate which type of funding option you’re asking about in the subject line.

Please note: Georgetown University in Qatar funding options and policies may differ from Georgetown University main campus.