Adult Directory 2013

www.(Collegename).edu/admissions for detailed information about the Special Ed,
LD student admission procedure.
District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP) - helps DC high school
seniors identify the right college and prepare admission and financial aid applications.
CAP provides college “last dollar” award scholarships of up to $2,000 (up to five
years) to DC public school students to help make up the difference between a
student’s resources, financial aid, and actual college expenses. DC-CAP counselors
are available at each DC public high school, or contact: DC-CAP, 1029 Vermont
Avenue, NW 20005 (202) 783-7933 www.dccap.org
Greater Washington College Information Center (CIC) - helps students of all ages
find the information they need to enter postsecondary education. Advisors assist
students and families navigate and negotiate the college admission and financial aid
process. Services are available: Martin Luther King, Jr Library, 901 G Street, NW
20001 Mon – Thurs 1pm to 7pm, Fri 11am to 3pm, Sat 10am to 5:30pm, Dorothy
Height/Benning Branch Library - 3935 Benning Road, NE, 20019 Tues & Thurs 3pm
to 7pm,
Washington Highlands Branch Library -115 Atlantic Avenue, SW, 20032 Tues &
Thurs 3pm to 7pm. www.collegeinfo.org
College Financial Aid - DC residents have the benefit of three financial programs for
college; DC TAG, LEAP, and DC Adoption.
o DC TAG (DC Tuition Assistance Grant) - Covers the financial difference
(up to $10,000) between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges and
universities throughout the United States. The program also funds up to
$2,500 for tuition at DC area private colleges and historically black colleges/
universities. Eligibility: Under age 24, DC resident for at least 12 months prior
to enrolling, acceptance in an eligible college or university. Note: Incarcerated
persons who are eligible to leave the institution and attend classes may apply.
To learn which college or university is eligible for DC TAG and to apply
contact: (202) 727-2824, (202) 727-6436, (877) 485-6751 or visit Office of
the State Superintendent of Education, 810 1 st Street, NE, 20001
www.osse.dc.gov
o LEAP (Leveraging Education Assistance Partnership) - Federal aid grant
program administered by DC to assist income eligible, DC residents attending
postsecondary educational institutions. Awardees receive up to $1,500. per
year and up to $9,000. over six years. To apply complete online DC OneApp
application at www.dconeapp.dc.gov or visit Office of the State
Superintendent of Education (OSSE), 810 1 st Street, NE, 20001 (202) 727-
6436 www.osse.dc.gov
o DC Adoption (DCAS) - Undergraduate degree college scholarships for DC
residents who were adopted on or after October 1, 2001 or lost one or both
parents as a result of the events of September 11, 2001. Eligibility: Under 24
years old, US citizen or eligible non-citizen, high school graduate, or GED
recipient. To apply complete online DC OneApp application at or visit:
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