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
9,139
1,021
$5,185,227
$5,079
2
George Washington University
Washington
28,172
369
$2,579,046
$6,989
3
Georgetown University
Washington
19,204
237
$1,842,969
$7,776
4
Technical Learning Centers Inc
Washington
219
327
$1,597,230
$4,884
5
American University
Washington
14,311
344
$1,589,896
$4,622
6
Career Technical Institute
Washington
348
262
$1,321,600
$5,044
7
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
4,244
151
$859,012
$5,689
8
Trinity Washington University
Washington
1,782
175
$848,975
$4,851
9
Gallaudet University
Washington
1,557
164
$840,424
$5,125
10
Catholic University of America
Washington
5,956
103
$617,139
$5,992