The DCTAG expands higher education choices for District residents by providing grants of up to $10,000 toward the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public four-year colleges and universities throughout the US, Guam and Puerto Rico. The grant also provides up to $2,500 per academic year toward tuition at private colleges in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, and two-year colleges nationwide. DCTAG is neither need nor merit-based.
You may apply for DCTAG using the online DC OneApp by selecting the DC OneApp Online Application link below. Completing the DC OneApp is a three-step process that requires:
1 Completing the DC OneApp on this website
2 Completing the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov
3 Providing the DC OneApp supporting documents*
All DC OneApp required supporting documents must be mailed or delivered to the HEFS office at the same time. Incomplete documents will be returned and your DC OneApp will be incomplete. An incomplete DC OneApp can not be considered for an award.
The 2009-2010-DC OneApp is available January 1, 2009.
Funds are limited. Complete your DC OneApp early!
Early completion increases your likelihood of receiving an award.
The DC OneApp deadline for on time applications is June 30, 2009.
The DC OneApp Worksheet below may be used to prepare for the DC OneApp application questions.
Colleges and universities interested in participating in the DCTAG Program can select the links below for more information on eligibility and participation.
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