Tuition for Non-Residents
Parents or custodial caregivers are reminded that there is a tuition requirement for non-residents. 'Resident' denotes that the parent or the court-appointed guardian with whom the student resides is a District resident, and can verify residency by presenting the required documentation at the DCPS Student Residency Office.

Non-residents must satisfy tuition requirements prior to attendance.  The 2011-2012 tuition rate for non-District of Columbia residents is $10,376, and monthly and quarterly payment plans are available.   Please note that Ellington is not able to offer any scholarships or financial aid for non-resident tuition, nor do we know of any external financial support options.

Resident students new to DCPS
Students who are new District residents, and students who are currently District residents but who attend a school other than a DCPS or DC public charter school, must verify their residency at the Student Residency Office in order to attend Ellington tuition-free. 

For more information on tuition and residency verification please contact the DCPS Student Residency Office at 202-442-5215.

Please note: a student whose parent or custodial caregiver fails to present the required proof of residency within 10 days of the opening of the school year will be excluded from attending Ellington. Please be advised that the Ellington Administration will not accept responsibility for falsification of residence.

International Students from Abroad Must Audition and Interview
All international students and/or students transferring from international institutions seeking admission to Duke Ellington School of the Arts must first have their transcripts and credentials evaluated by the Office of Bilingual Education.

Ellington accepts no responsibility or liability associated with these evaluations and subsequent awards of credits.