Norton Secures Expansion of DCTAG in House Appropriations Bill

[Anonymous]

These schools are charging fiat money anyway. The average student debt for graduates of American University in DC grads is $32k.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s just ask GWU and American to offer DC residents in-state type rates

15k is a drop in the bucket really for college costs lately.

They are eligible for DCTAG, but only half the annual amount.

Not even half. DCTAG only gets you $2500 for these 2 schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let’s just ask GWU and American to offer DC residents in-state type rates

15k is a drop in the bucket really for college costs lately.

Colleges in DC pay no real estate tax. Georgetown and GW have extensive real estate holdings. The mayor should insist they give local students a tuition break

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s just ask GWU and American to offer DC residents in-state type rates

15k is a drop in the bucket really for college costs lately.

They are eligible for DCTAG, but only half the annual amount.

Not even half. DCTAG only gets you $2500 for these 2 schools

You're right. Thanks for the correction. It's probably enough to pay for your books but doesn't make a dent in tuition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

DC was never given federal land to establish a “state university”. DC residents deserve a lot more than a measly 10-15k off state unis.

Plus 1. Also DC residents pay more per capita in federal taxes than any other state with no federally subsidized funds for state colleges. How do our neighbors not know how short-changed DC residents are?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

So UVA in state tuition is 18k. Out of state is 52k. That is just tuition. So even if my kid gets 15k from DCTAG I am still supplementing VA schools.

You're welcome.

This. We are in DC but 15k is far from making up the difference of paying OOS.

Virginia resident here-My child attends Clemson and we pay out of state tuition. I don’t understand how the cost of out of state tuition justifies a $15k credit that other students don’t get.

Because your child had the option to attend any one of the many excellent public universities in Virginia at an in-state rate. Residents of the District have no such option other than UDC, a commuter school that is pretty much a community college. None.

Okay, this makes sense. I hadn’t thought of that. Is GW private? American?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

So UVA in state tuition is 18k. Out of state is 52k. That is just tuition. So even if my kid gets 15k from DCTAG I am still supplementing VA schools.

You're welcome.

This. We are in DC but 15k is far from making up the difference of paying OOS.

Virginia resident here-My child attends Clemson and we pay out of state tuition. I don’t understand how the cost of out of state tuition justifies a $15k credit that other students don’t get.

Because your child had the option to attend any one of the many excellent public universities in Virginia at an in-state rate. Residents of the District have no such option other than UDC, a commuter school that is pretty much a community college. None.

Okay, this makes sense. I hadn’t thought of that. Is GW private? American?

All private and they pay no DC property tax.

[Anonymous]

If this passes, would it be effective for the 21-22 school year? It's been 10k since its inception, so an increase is long overdue. OOS tuition is expensive- like most colleges.

[Anonymous]

Oh this is great news!

[jsteele]

Good news! The Senate Appropriations Committee released the bill that includes DC's appropriations and included most of Norton's requests regarding DC TAG.

The bill provides $40 million for DCTAG, an increase in the annual DCTAG award from $10,000 to $15,000 and an increase in the lifetime DCTAG award from $50,000 to $75,000.

Norton's request to increase the family income eligibility limit from $500,000 to $750,000 was not included.

https://norton.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/norton-secures-major-victories-in-senate-dc-appropriations-bill

If this bill becomes law, it will take effect Fiscal Year 2022 which we are currently in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

OK. I'll bite. And you moved to the burbs for the "schools" so your kid wouldn't be in the "urban" environment. Too bad those other kids get a benefit that your privilege didn't give yorus. (Don't worry... your kid will be alright).

Yes, they will be alright. I’m envious of the parents who are getting the financial assistance!

You are getting the same thing from your state school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

OK. I'll bite. And you moved to the burbs for the "schools" so your kid wouldn't be in the "urban" environment. Too bad those other kids get a benefit that your privilege didn't give yorus. (Don't worry... your kid will be alright).

Yes, they will be alright. I’m envious of the parents who are getting the financial assistance!

You are getting the same thing from your state school.

Not they’re getting better.

University of MD
Maryland residents pay: $9000
DC residents pay: $37,000 - $15,000 TAG=$22,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

So UVA in state tuition is 18k. Out of state is 52k. That is just tuition. So even if my kid gets 15k from DCTAG I am still supplementing VA schools.

You're welcome.

This. We are in DC but 15k is far from making up the difference of paying OOS.

Virginia resident here-My child attends Clemson and we pay out of state tuition. I don’t understand how the cost of out of state tuition justifies a $15k credit that other students don’t get.

Because at least you have the option of several high quality in-state schools. DC residents have zero.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

So UVA in state tuition is 18k. Out of state is 52k. That is just tuition. So even if my kid gets 15k from DCTAG I am still supplementing VA schools.

You're welcome.

This. We are in DC but 15k is far from making up the difference of paying OOS.

Virginia resident here-My child attends Clemson and we pay out of state tuition. I don’t understand how the cost of out of state tuition justifies a $15k credit that other students don’t get.

Because at least you have the option of several high quality in-state schools. DC residents have zero.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow! It must be nice. I can’t help but to wonder where this TAG money comes from and if residents in other states are supplementing it. Virginia’s version is only a few thousand dollars.

So UVA in state tuition is 18k. Out of state is 52k. That is just tuition. So even if my kid gets 15k from DCTAG I am still supplementing VA schools.

You're welcome.

This. We are in DC but 15k is far from making up the difference of paying OOS.

Virginia resident here-My child attends Clemson and we pay out of state tuition. I don’t understand how the cost of out of state tuition justifies a $15k credit that other students don’t get.

Because your child had the option to attend any one of the many excellent public universities in Virginia at an in-state rate. Residents of the District have no such option other than UDC, a commuter school that is pretty much a community college. None.

Okay, this makes sense. I hadn’t thought of that. Is GW private? American?

Thank you for being open-minded and appreciating the reason for this provision when presented with the rationale. Most people don't understand that DC does not have a public state school similar to every other state and don't really recognize how daunting it could be to not have any option for in-state tuition.