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DC News Now (DCW50) – Two District of Columbia brothers are headed to college out-of-state without worrying about paying for tuition. The D.C. College Access Program (DC CAP) made it possible for their family.

The brothers are named Tyson Minor and De’Andre Gore. On top of both earning a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Massachusetts Lowell, they each overcame their own obstacles and defied odds to realize their goal of higher education that is paid for.

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About DC CAP

The DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the higher education achievement gap for DC students by helping them access and attain meaningful college degrees with little to no debt. DC CAP believes that a student’s personal circumstances should never determine their ability to succeed. By leveraging dollars, connecting students to better match universities, and providing wraparound support, DC CAP works to ensure students graduate ready to compete in today’s economy.