DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)

DCTAG helps DC residents pay the gap between in-state and out-of-state public college tuition. Eligible students can receive up to $15,000 per year (lifetime cap $75,000) at public colleges and universities nationwide, or up to $3,750 per year (lifetime cap $18,750) at private HBCUs nationwide or private nonprofit colleges in the DC metro area. Applicants must have held DC domicile for at least 12 months before starting college, be pursuing a first undergraduate degree at least half-time, complete the FAFSA, and remain in satisfactory academic standing. Students reapply every year and can receive awards for up to six years.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust have established DC domicile for 12+ months before college (via a parent/guardian if a dependent under 24); family taxable income must fall under a high annual threshold (about $642,544 for students starting 2019-20 or later).

Applying

Up to $15,000/yr ($75,000 lifetime cap) at public colleges/universities nationwide; up to $3,750/yr ($18,750 lifetime cap) at private HBCUs nationwide or private nonprofit colleges in the DC metro area.