DC College Access Program
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP) is a privately funded nonprofit based in Washington, DC, established in 1999 to help public and public charter high school students in the District enroll in and complete college. It provides direct counseling and financial assistance to students who might otherwise lack access, with a focus on families that are low-income, minority, single-parent, or first in their family to attend college. The organization operates within the nonprofit sector and serves students as they navigate higher education pathways, aiming to make college attainable and to support persistence through graduation. In January 2023, DC-CAP announced the appointment of Eric Waldo as President and CEO, reflecting ongoing leadership with a view toward guiding its programs and services.