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DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)

DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

$3,750–$15,000Opens February 1, 2026 · Due August 21, 2026Last verified September 28, 2026

Who can apply: No special restrictions are listed in our data.

From the filters we have on file, which can miss rules written only on the sponsor's page. Confirm there before you apply.

DC residents of at least a year, working on their first associate or bachelor's degree, can get up to $15,000 a year (capped at $75,000 lifetime) to help cover the gap between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges anywhere in the country, or up to $3,750 a year (capped at $18,750) at private HBCUs or DC-area nonprofit colleges. Income and ward don't factor in at all, just DC residency, and eligibility lasts up to six years.

What you'll need to apply

  • DC OneApp application and the supporting documents checklist
  • Proof of 12+ consecutive months of DC residency

The sponsor's page only listed some of what's needed, so this list may be missing items. Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

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