that i can get there. my grades and home life are not the best. but i have been hearing that lots of government support for hbcu's has been cancelled. will i still be able to get financial aid at an hbcu? also, are there any regular colleges that you can recomend that have great student support that still have financial aid? than you
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Good evening TrinityDavis. ThaGirl! I sorry to hear that your grades and home life are not the best but stay encouraged and do your best. The AADHE is here for you.
In regards to government funding for HBCU's, it is true that the President's recent acts have put a strain on the funding of these universities. However, many HBCU's have made it clear that they are actively inquiring about other sources of funding and refuse to have their doors shut.
Despite the uncertainty of Federal Student Aid, there are many other financial aid options available to you. Here are some:
Scholarships: Scholarships are not federally funded which means that the elimination of the DOE does not impact this. In addition, there are multiple platforms that hold thousands of scholarship opportunities and they are safe from government influence. Please check out the scholarships/grants page of our website for good scholarship database resources and scholarship opportunities.
CSS Profile: College Board's CSS Profile is very helpful in helping people receive non-federal institutional aid (Scholarships, university specific scholarships and grants, etc).
State Tuition Assistance: Many U.S. states offer in-state tuition assistance which can cover sometimes 75% to 100% of college expenses. However, this is only for residents. If your state has this form of assistance, you may be eligible for tuition assistance if you attend an in-state university. So, please check eligibility requirements if you are interested in this form of aid.
University-specific financial aid policies: Many universities offer financial aid policies that are willing to provide full tuition coverage to students who have an income within a certain margin. Please check your desired universities' financial aid policies to see if they offer full tuition coverage based on your income.
Loans: If there is a situation where you need a loan, do not worry. There are many loans that are not federally funded. These are known as private loans and you can find them through credit unions or student loan agencies. Some well known resources are Sofi, Sallie Mae and College Ave.
While applying to HBCU's is good option, its also good to apply to other universities as well. Some universities that have solid financial aid are Berea College, Chipola College, Connecticut College, Mount Holyoke college, Occidental College and Thomas Aquinas College. I recommend that you apply to as many universities as you can. This will help you keep your options open and provide a safety net.
I hope this information is helpful and that you continue to work hard in school so you can achieve your goal. The AADHE is here for you every step of the way.
-- Onyx