• Seniors from public, private, or charter high schools in D.C., Baltimore City, and certain Maryland and Virginia counties
• Must be facing extreme hardship (e.g., poverty, disability, loss of a parent)
• Must plan to enroll full-time in any college or trade school

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• This program is open to seniors graduating from public, private, or charter high schools in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore City; the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's;….
• Applicants must be facing extreme hardship, such as poverty, immigration, a disability, or loss of a parent.
• They must be interested in enrolling full-time at a college, university, trade school, or community college in any state.
• Selection is based on academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher), hardship conditions, community service, leadership, and financial need.

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

• Financial documentation (if required)