DC College Access Program (DC-CAP)

With corporate and foundation support, DC‑CAP provides assistance to disadvantaged students by providing individual and group counseling, college information resource centers, college application assistance, financial aid assistance, parent education, college student support services, "last dollar" award scholarships. The program also places onsite advisors throughout the city's school system to provide on‑going counseling with regard to the importance of higher education as well as financial aid information. DC‑CAP works with DC public high school graduates for up to five years after high school graduation to make sure they are able to complete their college education. Each year DC‑CAP College Retention Advisors assess students' academic progress and financial resources and help them plan (academically and financially) for their next year of college.

One study met BHEF's criteria for program inclusion, but statistical significance was not reported: 7 year report card: Making college a reality for thousands of district students. (2007). Washington, DC: DC College Access Program.

Argelia Rodriguez, Executive Director,  [Email Hidden - Click to View]
District of Columbia College Access Program (DC‑CAP)
1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 500
Washington,  DC  20005
(202) 783‑7933
http://www.dccap.org/
Fax: (202) 783‑7939