DC Tuition Assistance Grant

Step by Step Guide of How to complete the DC TAG application: https://dconeapp.dc.gov/sites/default/files/2021-01/DCTAG-Application-Walkthrough.pdf

GO to www.DConeapp.dc.gov to APPLY NOW!!!!!

DCTAG-Application-Walkthrough.pdf

Documents that need to be uploaded:

1st Document Needed

If you File Taxes submit your: DC D-40 Tax Return (prior year)

If you DO NOT FILE Taxes: Submit 1 of the following Non-Tax Filers Document

    • 12 Month Statement of January - December Prior year benefits (with no gaps in benefits).

    • TANF/SNAP/Food Stamps

    • Social Security Benefit/Disability Statement

    • Retirement/Annuity Statement

    • Child Support Statement

For Special Circumstances, students can submit:

  • McKinney Vento Homeless Letter/Unaccompanied Minor Letter

  • Ward of the Court Letter

2nd Document Needed

  • One of the following documents to serve as Proof of Residency. The document must have your parent's DC Address on it. Document must be within 45 days from the Day you turn the document into DCTAG

    1. Current Utility Bill (Gas, Water, Cable, or Electric) - CANNOT USE a cell phone bill

    2. Current Pay Stub (Name, Date, DC Address)

    3. Notarized statement from the landlord on rental office letterhead saying utilities are included in rent

    4. Current Bank or Mortgage Statement


3rd Document Needed for DC TAG - is your FAFSA SAR

  • To get your SAR (Student Aid Report) do the following:

    • Wait 2-3 days for it to get processed

    • Save a copy of your Student Aid Report

    • Watch this YouTube video below on how to get a copy of your Student Aid Report.

List of Participating DC TAG Colleges

Public Schools - qualify for up to $10,000 towards the difference between in-state and out of state tuition

Private HBCUs and DC Area schools - qualify for a $2500 scholarship.

DCTAG Participating Colleges.pdf