Revised February 2025

It is the responsibility of each school and local education agency (LEA) to collect valid documentation to verify DC residency of students at the time of enrollment. There are several document types and methods enrolling persons can use to complete residency verification. For more information on the residency verification process, methods and documents, please review the OER Handbook on the OSSE website.

The purpose of this document is to provide LEAs and schools with additional guidance on reviewing DC financial assistance and other DC benefit documents.