HBCU Guides

Trusted, plain-language guides from Dr. HBCU and Building Bridges Education.

What Is an HBCU?

What Historically Black Colleges and Universities are, how many there are, and why they matter for students today.

How to Apply to HBCUs: An Admissions Guide

Step-by-step guidance for applying to HBCUs, from building a college list to interviews, on-the-spot admissions, and financial aid.

Scholarships for HBCU Students

Major national scholarships for students heading to HBCUs and other colleges, with key dates and tips from Dr. HBCU.

How to Pay for an HBCU

How financial aid works for HBCU students: the FAFSA, grants, scholarships, work-study, and comparing financial aid offers.

What Is Campus Life Like at HBCUs?

Belonging, culture, traditions, and student well-being at HBCUs, with data from UNCF research.

A Parent's Guide to HBCUs

How parents and families can help students explore, apply to, and pay for HBCUs.

HBCUs for New England Students

Why New England is an HBCU desert, and how Building Bridges Education connects Boston-area students to HBCUs.

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Last updated October 2026. Information can change; always confirm details with each institution.