Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established before 1964 to serve the Black community. There are currently 105 HBCUs. The document discusses seven leading HBCUs in the Southeast including Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University, Hampton University, Fisk University, and Morgan State University. It provides information on their locations, establishment dates, admission requirements, costs, financial aid options, and components of student life.

1. HBCU COLLEGE LIFE
3/13/2010

2. WHAT IS A HBCU?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are
institutions of higher education in the United
States that were established before 1964 with the
intention of serving the black community
How many HBCU’s exist
today?
105

3. The Leading Historically
Black Universities in the
Southeast

4. 1.MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
 Location: Atlanta, GA
 Established: 1867
 Requirements:
 Students who present strong academic records with a "B" or better average (85
or better on 100 point scale) and test scores of at least 1500 on the SAT or 22 on
the ACT have the best chance for admission to Morehouse.
 Early admission may be granted to students who have completed at least two
years of high school. Candidates should present a grade-point average of 3.0 or
better on a 4.0 scale, and should have achieved a high level of performance on
the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Strong written recommendations from the
high school principal or guidance counselor are required.

5. 2. FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
 FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
UNIVERSITY
 LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida
 ESTABLISHED:1887
 Requirements:
 Submission of the 500 word essay entitled: "What qualities or unique
characteristics do you possess that would allow you to contribute to the
university community" is required.
 minimum SAT-I of 1450/ACT of 21 is required for admission. FAMU
accepts the highest test component of all tests taken and encourage you
to send all test results
 2.5 GPA

6. 3. HOWARD UNIVERSITY
 Location: Washington, D.C.
 Established: 1865
 Requirements:
 Evaluation of an applicant's qualifications for admission is based on high
school course work, grade point(2.5) average, class rank
 Test Scores
 Extracurricular activities
 Letters of recommendation.
 An essay, audition, portfolio, or interview also may be required.

7. 4. NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE
UNIVERSITY
 Location: Greensboro, NC
 Established in 1891
 Requirements:
 A combined Mathematics and Critical Reading Scholastic
Assessment Test Score (SAT) of 750 or higher
 A composite American College Test Score (ACT) of 16 or
higher
 A Final High School GPA – 2.25 or higher.

8. 5. HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
 Location: Hampton, VA
 Established:1861
 Requirements:
 2.5 GPA
 ESSAY ANSWER TO THE QUESTION:”HOW SHOULD TODAY’S YOUTH COMBAT
NEGATIVE MORAL INFLUENCES
 STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES FROM SAT OR EITHER ACT

9. 6. FISK UNIVERSITY
 Location: Nashville, Tennessee
 Established: 1866
 Requirements:
 800+ on the SAT
 A combined Mathematics and Critical Reading Scholastic Assessment Test Score (SAT) of 750 or
higher
 A composite American College Test Score (ACT) of 16 or higher
 A Final High School GPA – 2.25 or higher.

10. 7.MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Established: 1867 (Cenetary Bible institute)
1890 (Morgan College)
1938(Morgan State College)
Requirements:
•2.0 Grade Point Average
•850 SAT
•17 ACT(Composite Score)
•Composite Essay on your interest in life

11. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Loans, Grants, and
Scholarships
www.cfnc.org
FINANCIAL AID

12. WHAT IS STUDENT FINANCIAL AID?
 Financial aid is money from federal, state, and private sources used to pay
college costs. There are two general types of aid: gift aid and self-help aid.
 Gift aid: The two types of gift aid are grants and scholarships. Generally grants and scholarships
are the same thing - aid given to a student for which the student does not have to work or have an
obligation to repay.
 Self-help aid: There are also two kinds of self-help aid, loans and employment.
 Loans - money used to pay current expenses with an obligation for repayment at some future
time, usually with interest
 Employment - part time campus or off-campus job
 There are multiple sources of financial aid awards. Some examples are:
 State programs
 Federal programs
 College and University programs
 Local, regional, national private programs (foundations, clubs, organizations

13. WHAT IS STUDENT FINANCIAL AID BASED ON?
 There are different qualifications for various financial aid programs: "merit", "need",
and other criteria.
 Merit-based: Financial aid based on special talents, achievements, or skills of a
student. Examples of merit-based awards are academic, drama, music, and athletic
scholarships.
 Need-based: Financial aid based on the difference between the total cost of
attending a specific college program and a family's ability to pay that cost as calculated
using standard formulas.
 Other based: Financial aid based on neither merit nor need. Examples include
grants based on state residence, jobs, campus work, parent loans, some student loans.

14. NCA&T TUITION
In State $1994
Out of State $11,436
FT Undergraduate Tuition/Fees $1,506

15. TUITION
Total Cost:$12,714
 Admission Success rate 77%
 ACT / SAT 75%scores
Student Ratio
 Ratio of students to facult-22 : 1
 Retention (Full-Time / Part-Time)-69% / 50%
 Enrollment Total (all students)-11,098

16. IN STATE VS. OUT OF STATE
 2009-10 Expense Per Semester NC State
 In-State Tuition and Fees $2,764
 Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $9,006

17. WHAT ARE COLLEGE COSTS?
 College costs vary widely. Most of the difference is in tuition and fees, which
are lower at public institutions because the state subsidizes in-state
residents. Other costs are much the same at public or private institutions. Costs
that are generally considered are:
 Tuition
 Required fees
 Room
 Meals
 Books and Supplies
 Personal expenses
 Transportation
 North Carolina offers students a variety of excellent college choices, both
public and private. Don't let the costs scare you off; financial aid can offset the
costs for many students and families, as the rest of this outline will make clear.

18. LOANS
 Stafford Loan
 The Federal Stafford Loan is the most widely used loan in the
student education loan program because of its low interest rate and
wide availability. Repayment terms are up to 10 years.
 A Subsidized Stafford Loan is available to students who have
financial need. An Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is an option for
students who do not demonstrate financial need.

19. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
 State Grants: Major grant programs for North Carolina
students attending North Carolina colleges and
universities are listed below. Detail information is
provided under each listing.
 EARN Scholarship
 NC Education Lottery Scholarship
 NC Community College Grant
 UNC Need-Based Grant
 NC Legislative Tuition Grant
 Career Specific Scholarship/Loans
 State Contractual Scholarship Fund
 Student Incentive Grant

20. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
 State Need-Based Scholarships: You demonstrate
financial need, usually by completing the FAFSA
 State Merit-Based Scholarships: You demonstrate
merit based on a strong academic record, talent in a
particular area such as music, art, athletics or other
criteria.
 Other State Scholarships: You qualify for a program
that is based on criteria other than need or merit.

21. HOW DO I APPLY FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL
AID?
 File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
 FAFSA Application - www.fafsa.ed.gov. As the name states, the
form is free; you should not have to pay anyone to complete the
form. If you need help, check out FAFSA Day.
 Required annually for all types of need based state and federal aid
(file as soon as possible after January 1 of the senior year in high
school and each year thereafter)
 Applications processed centrally by a federal processor
 Application results sent to institutions listed by student on FAFSA
and to the state agency
 Student Aid Report sent to student to confirm

22. YOU CAN GO TO COLLEGE
 The world today is very different than it used to be. In
today's society, you cannot afford NOT to go to college.
You don't have to be rich to go to college today. There is
more than $50 billion in financial aid available in this
country each year.
 You can go to college, even if no one in your family has
gone before. But it is never too early to start saving for
college. If you and your family are able to save a little
something each month, look into North Carolina's
National College Savings Program.

23. HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR FREE
Now is also the time to start learning about
scholarships, grants, and work-study programs.
There is no need to pay for scholarship and
financial aid searches. College Foundation of
North Carolina provides you with a financial aid
search and with links to national scholarship
search programs, free of charge.

24. STUDENT LIFE

25. STUDENT LIFE
 The interactions, activities, organizations and life style of an individual choose to
participate in while attending an institution of higher learning.
 Activities
 -Student activities are programs that are implemented by the university which provides
some type of enriching experience that are extracurricular to the traditional learning
environment.
 Ex. Community service, marching band, student union, ROTC, intramural sports, etc.
 Organizations
 -Student organizations are social arrangements that members pursue collective goals,
and poses similar interest.
 Ex. Social, fraternities, academic, and departmental.
 Life Style
 -The way a person lives through behaviors, social acceptance, dress, consumption, and
entertainment while attending college.

26. STUDENT LIFE
 The interactions, activities, organizations and life style of an individual choose to
participate in while attending an institution of higher learning.
 Activities
 -Student activities are programs that are implemented by the university which provides
some type of enriching experience that are extracurricular to the traditional learning
environment.
 Ex. Community service, marching band, student union, ROTC, intramural sports, etc.
 Organizations
 -Student organizations are social arrangements that members pursue collective goals,
and poses similar interest.
 Ex. Social, fraternities, academic, and departmental.
 Life Style
 -The way a person lives through behaviors, social acceptance, dress, consumption, and
entertainment while attending college.