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As a public institution, George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government offers students the opportunity to pursue world-class academics at a highly ranked research university at a reasonable tuition rate. Financial assistance is available through a selection of funding opportunities, including scholarships for eligible undergraduate and graduate students.