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.

Non-residents must present evidence to DCPS of having satisfied tuition requirements prior to enrollment.  Please note that Ellington is not able to offer any scholarships or financial aid for non-resident tuition.

Resident students new to DCPS
Students who are/are becoming D.C. residents from a school other than a DCPS or D.C. charter school must verify their residency at the Student Residency Office.  Resident students new to DCPS must complete this verification prior to enrollment, as well.

For further information, please contact:

Student Residency Office
Phone 202-442-5215

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. The 2010-2011 tuition rate for non-District of Columbia residents is $10,584. 

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.