# DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)

> Up to $15,000 from District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). 2026-27 application window ran February 2 to August 21, 2026; apply every year.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/dc-tuition-assistance-grant
- Provider: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) (State)
- Award: Up to $15,000, renewable
- Deadline: 2026-27 application window ran February 2 to August 21, 2026; apply every year
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/dc
- Official page: https://osse.dc.gov/dctag
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

DCTAG helps District of Columbia residents afford college outside the District, since DC has no state university system of its own. At public colleges and universities across the country, it pays the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. Beginning in 2026-27 the annual cap rises from $10,000 to $15,000 and the lifetime cap from $50,000 to $75,000. Students at private four-year HBCUs nationwide or private nonprofit colleges in the DC region can receive up to $3,750 a year, with an $18,750 lifetime limit. Applicants must have been domiciled in DC for 12 consecutive months before starting college and keep that domicile, hold a high school diploma or equivalent earned within 15 years of the first award year, and be working toward a first undergraduate degree at least half time with satisfactory progress. Income must fall under the program's published maximum. Students must reapply every year through the DC OneApp and FAFSA, with supporting documents.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: DC
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- DC domicile for 12 consecutive months before first college enrollment, maintained throughout. High school diploma or equivalent earned within 15 years of the first award year. Working toward a first undergraduate degree at least half time. Must meet DCTAG maximum income thresholds. Students already paying in-state tuition are not eligible for the public-college award.

## How to apply

Complete the DC OneApp and the FAFSA during the yearly application window and upload the required documents. Recertify the OneApp each year.

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