My grades wont get me into a big school so i am looking at hbcus. Can you direct me on how i can have all of my education paid for at a hbcu?
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Thank you for reaching out! There are many different ways you can try to pay for your education at an HBCU.
To begin with, my organization is aware of the uncertainty of federal financial aid due to the freezing of federal funding. As of now, Federal Student Aid has made it clear in an official statement that federal funding for education (student loans, Federal Pell Grants, etc.) will not be impacted. So, I encourage you to still complete the FASFA. My organization continues to watch this situation closely.
Another way you can pay for college is by applying for scholarships. I highly recommend that you check out our Scholarships/Grants page for some good scholarships database suggestions and African American specific scholarships. For example, Fastweb.com has certain filter options where you can select HBCUS-specific scholarships.
Additionally, many universities, including HBCUS, require the submission of the College Board CSS Profile. This application can be used by universities to help you receive scholarships from organizations and donors, tuition coverage from the State (usually this is only for residents), and scholarships from the university itself. Click here to begin your CSS Profile
Lastly, check out your desired HBCU's financial aid policy. Many universities sometimes offer full tuition coverage if your income is within a certain margin.
I hope this information will be helpful to you and that you will achieve your goal of having your entire tuition paid for. Feel free to share this organization with your family, friends and peers. To help support this organization's advocacy for Affirmative Action, please follow us on social media and subscribe to our mailing list.