In February 2023, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) launched its Application for Postsecondary Studies (APS). This application will allow DC residents to apply for two programs between Feb. 1 and Aug. 18, 2023, 3 p.m. ET.

• The DC Futures Program (DC Futures) – provides DC residents with the critical support they need to successfully enroll in classes and complete a degree program through the provision of college coaching services administered by grant-funded community-based organizations (CBOs) or institutions of higher education (IHEs), as well as support including providing emergency funds.
• The Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program – provides need-based funding for eligible DC residents earning their first associate or first bachelor’s degree at select area colleges and universities. The program is a last-dollar award meaning it can be used to fill the gap between a student’s financial aid package and the cost of attendance.

This Application User Guide offers information for individuals applying to either program for the 2023-24 academic year.

Este manual es una referencia para personas que solicitan cualquiera de los programas para el año académico 2023-24.

Related Content: DC Futures Program and DC Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program