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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? 

  • U.S. Citizens

  • U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)

  • Individuals residing in the U.S. who are not on a short-term visitor, exchange, or student visa

  • 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:

  • Complete the BAU Online Application: Apply Here

  • Meet all standard undergraduate or graduate admission requirements

  • 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?

Beginning Spring 2026, DMV tuition assistance will have a new structure. The assistance will be awarded according to the following CGPA-based tiers:
Tuition Assistance Tiers Based on Cumulative GPA
  • 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
In circumstances where students are unable to provide an official undergraduate transcript due to displacement, conflict, or other extenuating conditions (e.g., refugees or asylum seekers), the University will allow the use of alternative documentation for tuition assistance consideration. Acceptable alternatives may include, but are not limited to:
  • Diplomas or certificates
  • Academic or professional references
  • Personal statements
  • Documented prior work experience
  • Admissions interview
Tuition assistance decisions in such cases will be made at the University’s discretion and will generally not exceed 50%.
If you have any questions about the program or need help with your application, please email us at [email protected].
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