DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)
DCTAG provides up to $10,000 toward the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities (two-year and four-year) throughout the US, Guam and Puerto Rico. DCTAG also provides up to $2,500 per academic year toward tuition at private colleges and universities in the District and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide.
Award AmountUp to $10,000 per academic year (a maximum of $5,000 per semester) toward the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities in the US, Guam and Puerto Rico (awards will be reduced for less than full-time enrollment) for a lifetime maximum of $50,000. Awards are limited to a maximum of six years receiving awards.
Up to $2,500 per academic year (a maximum of $1,250 per semester) for four-year private HBCUs, nationwide, and private colleges and universities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, for a lifetime maximum of $12,500. Awards are limited to a maximum of six years receiving awards.
Up to $10,000 per academic year (a maximum of $5,000 per semester) toward the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities in the US, Guam and Puerto Rico (awards will be reduced for less than full-time enrollment) for a lifetime maximum of $50,000. Awards are limited to a maximum of six years receiving awards.
Up to $2,500 per academic year (a maximum of $1,250 per semester) for four-year private HBCUs, nationwide, and private colleges and universities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, for a lifetime maximum of $12,500. Awards are limited to a maximum of six years receiving awards.
DeadlineSpring
Spring
Degrees offered
- Associate Degree
- Bachelors Degree
Award Type
- Books
- Fees
- Tuition
Documents Required for Submission
- Complete Application Form
- FAFSA (if eligible)
Legal Status
- US Citizen
- Permanent Resident
ResidencyDistrict of Columbia
Secondary Credential Obtained
- US High School Diploma
- US GED
Student Status
- HS credential seeking
- HS credential obtained
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary
Other Eligibility Requirements
DCTAG provides grants to DC residents attending college for thefirst time. View grant website for additional eligibility requirements.