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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

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