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College Success Foundation

    The College Success Foundation was established in 2000 in Washington and 2007 in DC. The program sponsors several scholarships based on state residency and provides support programming starting in 7th grade. The scholarships vary in requirements for college attendance. The program is supported by individual donors, Gates Foundation, College Success Foundation, and Costco Wholesale.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2000

    Website Links 

    http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/about-us

    Promise Typology Category 

    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    District of Columbia

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    N/A

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Unknown

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    Does not require

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes