A District of Columbia resident at least twelve (12) consecutive months year prior to the current academic year and continued residency throughout the applicant's college matriculation.
A high school graduate or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) recipient.
Not in default status with federal student loans.
Accepted for enrollment in, or working towards, a first, undergraduate degree on, at least, a part-time basis (6 credit hours).
Professional or graduate-level candidates are not eligible.
Meet and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the college or university of enrollment or accepted enrollment.
Financially in-need, as determined by the US Department of Education.