About DCPS Persists

DCPS Alumni currently supported by DCPS Persists

Awarded in Microgrants and Emergency Funds to DCPS Persists students to help with college expenses since 2020

What is DCPS Persists?

DCPS Persists is a transformative college success program specifically designed for graduates of DC Public Schools. Our commitment is to help students make the transition from high school to college graduation and beyond. We provide unwavering support to our students throughout their college journeys, focusing on cultivating resilience and determination that ultimately leads to successfully graduating from college. DCPS Persists serves as a dedicated community offering a range of resources, mentorship opportunities, and workshops to empower our students at every stage of their academic and personal growth. Through personalized guidance, financial aid assistance, and the sharing of valuable experiences, DCPS Persists strives to ensure that each graduate’s college experience is not only successful but also enriching and fulfilling.

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What Our Students Are Saying

“With the immense support DCPS Persists has always given me, not only academically but also financially and emotionally, I could never thank my Coach, Niara Webb, enough for checking up on me whenever I needed, from the 1-3 messages to our Zoom meetings. DCPS is more than the four years of your high school journey; it will accompany you into the next four years of your journey but as DCPS Persists!”

Yohanna MbedgueAmerican University, c/o 2027

“DCPS Persists is an amazing program that provides students with the essential resources needed to achieve success in college. I am grateful for the support this program offers me, significantly enriching my college journey and ensuring a fulfilling educational experience.”

Abinezer Abate University of Maryland – College Park, c/o 2027

“Being in the DCPS Persists program has helped me tremendously. Cait, my coach, has given me great advice over the course of my first semester. When I first began, I felt like a deer in headlights, but having meetings with her has made me feel better about myself and about school.”

Sadé QuickTowson University, c/o 2027

“DCPS Persists has provided me with unwavering support that allows me to flourish in not just my academics but in my personal life as well. I was blessed with the opportunity to do a live interview alongside my Persists Coach, Asheley, that granted me the ability to share my knowledge and experience with my platform and give advice to future students. The DCPS Persists program has provided me with a community of professionals and students that doesn’t gatekeep on advice, programs, support, and good times.”

Donae MillerSUNY – Oswego, c/o 2026

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