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DC College Access Program

    DC College Access Program was established in 1999 for students attending public or public charter high school in Washington DC. The award provides direct counseling and up to $2,070 per year for tuition, books, supplies, travel, room and board. Awards are on a last dollar basis. The program is funded by various private donors.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    1999

    Website Links 

    http://www.dccap.org/

    Promise Typology Category 

    State need-based aid programs

    State 

    District of Columbia

    Residency Requirement 

    City

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    City High School

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    Yes

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    Does not require

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes