DC Child Care Services

DC's Child Care Assistance Program provides subsidized child care to low-income families, families receiving TANF and participating in education and training, teen parents seeking a high school degree or equivalent, and families pursuing additional education.

Source: DC Department of Human Services
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018

College Preparation Checklist

The US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office developed this checklist to help students prepare for college and understand the financial resources available for college.

Source: US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office
Category: College Planning and Assessments, Financial Aid, Tools for Advisers
Publication Date: 2016

DC College Savings Plan

This brochure provides information about the DC College Savings Plan and how DC residents can start saving for college and technical school.

Source: DC College Savings Plan
Category: Financial Aid
Publication Date: 2019

DC Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement for Single Individuals

DC's Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement for Single Individuals connects individuals experiencing homelessness with outreach and drop-in centers, showers and laundry, meals, and shelters.

Source: DC Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement for Single Individuals
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018

Discover Business Degrees: ACT Prep

This website provides a list of tools, resources, and study tactics to help students prepare for the ACT and earn a business degree.

Source: Discover Business
Category: College Planning and Assessments
Publication Date: 2018

Discover Business Degrees: SAT Prep

This website provides a list of tools, resources, and study tactics to help students prepare for the SAT and earn a business degree.

Source: Discover Business
Category: College Planning and Assessments
Publication Date: 2018

Educational Opportunity Center - Educational Counseling

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a free program committed to providing adult DC residents with high-quality information, guidance and counseling. Specifically, the EOC program provides information and services in the following categories: 1) Admissions Counseling & College Selection, 2) Academic and Career Counseling, 3) Assistance with Financial Aid Applications & Financial Aid Counseling, 4) Scholarship Searches, 5) Financial Education, and 6) GED Information and Referrals.

Source: The College Board
Category: Career Exploration & Assessments, College Planning and Assessments, Financial Aid

Education Planner

This website provides tools and resources to help students plan for college or career.

Source: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Category: Career Exploration & Assessments, College Planning and Assessments, Tools for Advisers
Publication Date: 2017

Federal Student Aid for Adult Students

The US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office developed this fact sheet on the types of federal student aid available for adult students.

Source: US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office
Category: Financial Aid
Publication Date: 2011

Federal Student Aid Resources for the 2017-18 FAFSA

The US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office provides this list of Federal Student Aid resources. The resources inlcude videos, infographics, publications, fact sheets, worksheets, and presentations produced in both English and Spanish.

Source: US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office
Category: Financial Aid
Publication Date: 2017