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Enrollment · 2026–27

Apply to Friendship.

Friendship is a tuition-free DC public charter network. One common application enters your child in the lottery for every Friendship campus you choose.

Three steps

How to apply

  1. 01

    Explore campuses

    Use our directory to find schools that fit your child's grade, ward, and interests.

  2. 02

    Submit the DC common lottery

    Complete one free application at myschooldc.org. Add every Friendship campus you'd consider.

  3. 03

    Match & enroll

    You'll be notified of matches in spring. Complete Friendship's enrollment packet at your campus.

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