OSSE’s Division of Postsecondary and Career Education (PCE) manages financial assistance programs for District residents who are enrolling in college. Financial assistance such as scholarships and grants help students enroll in college and pay for educational expenses.
PCE works with students, families and our community to minimize college costs by ensuring students receive financial support that allows them to complete a postsecondary program of study on-time and with less debt.
Please visit the pages below for specific program eligibility.
Featured Programs – The 2026-27 award period applications opened on Feb. 2, 2026 and closed on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. for both programs.
You may be eligible for both programs, but awards depend on criteria that vary by program including the high school you attended, your choice of college or university, cost of attendance, age family income, and college major. Click the program title to get additional information about each opportunity.
Programs
- DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) - Application will close on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- Mayor's Scholars Undergraduate Program - Application will close on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- OSSE Scholars
- United States Presidential Scholars
- United States Senate Youth Program
Resources
Contacts
Christina Beal, Director of College and Career Readiness
[email protected]
Melanie Fleming, DCTAG Director
[email protected]
(202) 727-2824