D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DC TAG)
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000 per academic year (maximum $50,000 lifetime over five award years)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- How It Works: DC TAG pays the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 a year, allowing you to attend any public institution in the nation as if you are a resident of the school's state.
Geography
- Must be a Washington, D.C. resident
- Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. residents only
Other requirements
- Must have lived in the District of Columbia for at least 12 months prior to the beginning of freshman year of college
- Must have graduated from high school or received a G.E.D. on or after January 1, 1998
- Must have begun freshman year of college within three years of graduating from high school
- Application Process: Students should submit a copy of their eligibility determination letter from D.C.
Overview
Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per academic year; with a maximum of five award years, this grant can amount to $50,000 lifetime
Eligibility:
- Must be a Washington, D.C. resident
- Must have lived in the District of Columbia for at least 12 months prior to the beginning of freshman year of college
- Must have graduated from high school or received a G.E.D. on or after January 1, 1998
- Must have begun freshman year of college within three years of graduating from high school
How It Works: DC TAG pays the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 a year, allowing you to attend any public institution in the nation as if you are a resident of the school's state.
Application Process: Students should submit a copy of their eligibility determination letter from D.C. TAG to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Students must re-apply for the grant each year.
Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. residents only
What New College Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $3.11M
- Median grant
- $3.11M
- By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Sarasota, FL.
Example grants
New College of Florida · Sarasota, FL
To support New College of Florida via scholarships, education programs, and faculty…
$3.11M
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