Office of the State Superintendent of Education
DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG)
Amount: This grant awards students in state college tuition to anywhere in the nation and covers the remaining balance up to $10,000
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable;
Deadline: June 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: All Undergrads, HS Seniors and Foreign Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
GPA: 2.0
Residency: District of Columbia
Other Comments: Renewable scholarships are available for undergraduate students who have been residents of Washington, DC, for at least 15 consecutive months and who hold a high school diploma or equivalent and are already or plan to be enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the US.
Application Requirements: Please check the website listed for eligibility requirements under Facts for Students. Application Form, Financial Need Analysis, Transcript
Contact: If eligible visited the website listed and apply online OR download an application. You may then mail or deliver the completed application (pages 1 through 6) and all supporting documents as soon as possible to: DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program 441 4th Street NW, Suite 350 North Washington, DC 20001
Website:http://osse.dc.gov/service/higher-education-financial-services
DC Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (DC LEAP)
Amount: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies;
Deadline: June 24 at 5 pm
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: District of Columbia
Student Attends School In: District of Columbia
Other Comments: This is a need based grant offered to DC residents who wish to pursue their education beyond high school. This grant is funded by DC and the matching of funds by the federal government. Please check the website listed for eligibility requirements.
Application Requirements: Application Form
Contact: If eligible visit the website below to apply online. Applicants will need to supply a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) which is obtained by the filling out the online form at FAFSA
Website:http://osse.dc.gov/service/higher-education-financial-services
Adoption Scholarship Program (DC Adoption)
Amount: Up to $10,000 a year
Awards per Year: Varies;
Deadline: January 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: Children who have been adopted through the DC Foster Care program or children who lost one or both of their parents in the September 11 attacks.
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States, US Permanent Resident
Residency: District of Columbia
Student Attends School In: District of Columbia
Other Comments: Must have a GED or high school diploma and be pursuing a post secondary education. Lifetime maximum awarded is $40,000. Applicants must show proof of they were adopted from the DC Foster Care program after October 2001 or a death certificate of their parent(s). Please visit the website listed for more information.
Contact: If eligible visit the website listed for more information.
Website:http://osse.dc.gov/service/higher-education-financial-services
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