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Quick Links
- If you have questions about your fall 2022 or spring 2023 award, please check here or your DC OneApp account before calling the DCTAG office.
- The DCTAG OneApp for the 2023-24 award year opened Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Applicants may log-in to their application at dconeapp.dc.gov.
- We recommend reviewing the Students & Families page to prepare the information you will need to complete the DC OneApp successfully.
- 2023-24 Checklist
- Maximum Income Guidance
- Participating Institutions
- If you plan to apply for the Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program or the DC Futures Program, OSSE recommends applying to DCTAG first.
Welcome
The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) team is excited to share information with you about how you can use DCTAG to decrease the cost of college if you are an eligible DC resident.
Students and families should explore the eligibility information and frequently asked questions on the Students & Families page. College access providers and other groups that directly support students will also find this information useful. Colleges & Universities that partner with DCTAG to manage awards can find information on partnership agreements and the disbursement process on their page. If you are a community member interested in DCTAG reports and data, please visit the DC Community page.
If you are interested in other scholarships that OSSE offers, please visit: Scholarships and Grants for Students.
Background
DCTAG was created by Congress in 1999 by the District of Columbia College Access Act; PL 106-98 and amended by DC College Access Improvement Act 2002 and DC College Access Improvement Act 2007 to expand higher education choices for college-bound residents of the District of Columbia.
Currently, DCTAG recipients attend more than 300 colleges and universities. To learn if your college or university participates in DCTAG please visit our list of participating colleges and universities.