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The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) has specific requirements that are outlined in the law that created the program. In this section, you will learn how to apply to the OSP for your child.

*NEW* The Trust is no longer accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year.

How to Qualify 

  • You and your child must be current D.C. residents
  • Your child must be five-years-old by September 30th
  • Your household currently receive SNAP benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) OR meet the income eligibility guidelines
2012 Income Guidelines

Household Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

185% of Poverty

$27,991

$35,317

$42,643

$49,969

$57,295

$64,621

$71,947

To apply, the guardian of the child must fill out an application in person. Check our calendar for upcoming application events in your community!

Along with filling out an application, you will need to provide documentation to prove that your child meets the residential, financial, and age requirements for the program. It is important to remember that if your child is deemed eligible by the Trust, he/she will be entered into a lottery. Applying for an Opportunity Scholarship does not mean your child has automatically been awarded a scholarship.

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Private School Search 

Applying for the OSP is not the same as applying to a school. After you have filled out an OSP application, you should begin  applying to participating schools for your child which is a separate application process for admission at the school. Don't delay applying to schools - being proactive now will give your child a strong chance of being admitted to their first choice. Visit our choosing a school page to help you with your search.

Families with Current OSP Students

If your student is currently participating in the OSP, you must renew and prove eligibility each school year to continue using the scholarship. You can download the renewal form directly from our document library.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship for one of your children currently not participating in the program, please fill out a scholarship application in person.