Resources for College Applications and Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education’s program takes high school students either from low-income families or with parents who do not have a bachelor’s degree and helps them prepare for their higher education pursuits.

This U.S. Department of Education office lists programs and colleges related to Native American, black, Asian and other minority students’ interests and needs.

The scholarship program aims to financially assist qualified minorities to complete degrees in the fields of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and the sciences, where minority populations are underrepresented.

The council is a collection of historically minority-based Greek sororities and fraternities that aim to provide a sense of community, strive for academic excellence and give back to the community.

Find a list of HBCUs on the U.S. Department of Education website. HBCUs are accredited universities that provide an education to students of all races but with specific history and programs that benefit African-Americans.

The federal Pell Grant program awarded through the U.S. Department of Education is a needs-based grant that allocates money based partially on housing and living expenses, in addition to other schooling-related costs.

This site is oriented towards helping students search for scholarships, but it will also help you find colleges that may interest you.

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