DMV APPLICANTS TUITION ASSISTANCE
According to a 2018 CNBC publication, 70% of US college students graduate with a significant amount of debt, and collectively hold about $1.5 trillion in student loans. Bay Atlantic University believes in high-quality, affordable education, and wants to be part of the solution towards debt-free education.
As part of our ongoing “Debt-Free Education” initiative, we are proud to offer substantial tuition assistance to qualified students in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.
Current DMV Tuition Assistance (Valid Until Spring 2026):
Eligible applicants receive over 60% off tuition, with discounted per-credit rates as follows:
- For DC, Virginia, Maryland residents: $400 per credit in the undergraduate level and $750 per credit in the graduate level
- For all other eligible U.S. residents: $325 per credit in the undergraduate level and $635 per credit in the graduate level
⚠️ Note: Beginning Spring 2026, DMV Tuition Assistance will transition to a GPA-based percentage system. Details below.
Who is eligible for the DMV Tuition Assistance?
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U.S. Citizens
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U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
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Individuals residing in the U.S. who are not on a short-term visitor, exchange, or student visa
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DMV-area residents (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia)
- Embassy employees and their immediate family members
How to Apply
To apply for the DMV Tuition Assistance, students must:
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Complete the BAU Online Application: Apply Here
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Meet all standard undergraduate or graduate admission requirements
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Upload your scholarship essay under the document submission section in the online application form OR Submit a scholarship essay via email to [email protected] with the subject line:
DMV Applicants Tuition Assistance / [First Name] [Last Name] / [Degree Program]
Essay Prompt
“How will you use your college education to impact your community?”
Essays should be 500–750 words, double-spaced, in 12pt Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins.
📌 What’s Changing in Spring 2026?
- Tier 1: 60% Tuition Assistance. Eligibility: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Tier 2: 55% Tuition Assistance. Eligibility: Cumulative GPA between 2.75 and 2.99
- Tier 3: 50% Tuition Assistance. Eligibility: Cumulative GPA between 2.50 and 2.74
- New Generation Award: 25% Tuition Assistance. Automatically applied to all students, including those with a CGPA below 2.50
- Diplomas or certificates
- Academic or professional references
- Personal statements
- Documented prior work experience
- Admissions interview
