Six Month Postsecondary Enrollment Rate

Metric scores are not reported for n-sizes under 10. Per OSSE's policy, secondary suppression is applied to all student groups when a complementary group has an n-size under 10 or is top/bottom suppressed to prevent the calculation of suppressed data. Data Source: DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education Why This Matters A growing number of jobs require college degrees and people with college degrees tend to have higher incomes. Although bachelor’s degree attainment has increased across all racial and ethnic groups, inequities persist and factors such as family income, parental education level, and neighborhood segregation continue to act as barriers to college enrollment. Racial disparities in educational attainment perpetuate other racial inequities including in employment opportunities, wages earned, occupations held, and overall well-being. The District Response The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)’s Division of Postsecondary and Career Education (PCE) helps residents transition into postsecondary programs. They offer career guidance, help students find and apply to grants, and assist residents in obtaining adult literacy proficiency and GED credentials. The Office of College and Career Readiness (CCR) promotes college access for public school students by offering academically rigorous programs, providing funding for SAT and ACT college entrance exams, and promoting FAFSA and college application completion. The Tuition Assistance Program Initiative for TANF (TAPIT) provides financial assistance for TANF customers to pursue postsecondary degrees of college certificate programs. This can lower the financial barrier low-income residents face in pursuing higher education.