D.C. Higher Education Financial Services

Program Description
The Higher Education Financial Services' programs and services include, but are not limited to:

The D.C. Adoption Scholarship (DCAS). DCAS offers grant awards up to $10,000 per year for up to six years, with a lifetime maximum of $50,000, to District of Columbia children adopted through D.C. Child and Family Services Agency and/or children who have lost one or both parents in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The D.C. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (DCLEAP). DCLEAP offers need-based financial assistance to qualified students attending federal Title IV eligible postsecondary schools. The maximum award is $5,000 for limited number of students attending institutions located within Washington, D.C. The maximum for students attending institutions outside of the District is $1,500 for each academic year.

The D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG). DCTAG assists D.C. residents with out-of-state tuition by paying the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 a year for 6 years, with a lifetime maximum of $50,000. Undergraduate students who choose to attend private colleges and universities in the D.C. metropolitan area, any private HBCUs are eligible to receive a grant for up to $2,500 a year, with a lifetime maximum of $12,500. The maximum annual award for two year community colleges is $2,500, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000.

All awards are processed on a first-come, first served basis and paid directly to the eligible institution.

General Program Requirements
Eligibility criteria for all programs include:

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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