Howard University and Technical Learning Centers Inc reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among District of Columbia schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.
The analysis is based on data reported annually to the U.S. Department of Education.
Top District of Columbia recipients of federal student aid
Rank
School
City
Enrollment
Number receiving aid
Total amount
Average aid per student
1
Howard University
Washington
8,966
783
$3,928,085
$5,017
2
Technical Learning Centers Inc
Washington
192
731
$3,831,806
$5,242
3
Career Technical Institute
Washington
479
406
$2,324,350
$5,725
4
George Washington University
Washington
27,159
395
$2,240,717
$5,673
5
American University
Washington
13,346
347
$1,608,931
$4,637
6
Georgetown University
Washington
18,525
202
$1,445,235
$7,155
7
Trinity Washington University
Washington
2,068
175
$848,571
$4,849
8
Catholic University of America
Washington
6,076
127
$679,916
$5,354
9
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
4,318
129
$668,711
$5,184
10
Gallaudet University
Washington
1,566
102
$507,430
$4,975
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