accustomed to the ease of high school classes. There's good news for those considering historically black colleges and universities, though. Those students who may struggle academically will find plenty of support at these schools. Because they were initially established to provide assistance to educationally disadvantaged populations, they are devoted to providing adequate remediation and assistance to struggling students. This may come in the form of additional academic labs, tutoring programs, remedial courses, and other forms of educational support. As a result of all of this extra support, historically black colleges and universities typically have higher than average graduation rates.

Cost is almost always a factor for students when choosing a postsecondary school. Although grants and loans are possibilities for students, despite what type of college or university they choose to attend, scholarships are among the most coveted forms of financial assistance. Some organizations offer specific scholarships for students planning to attend a historically black college or university. These scholarships can cover all or part of the costs of attending college, including tuition, books, housing, and other expenses. Depending on the amount of the scholarship being offered, this could be the deciding factor for students considering enrollment at a HCBU. Some examples can be found below:

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Ronald McDonald House Charities/African-American Future Achievers Scholarship

Xerox Minority Scholarship

It is important to note that these scholarships can be extremely competitive. Students must make excellent grades in high school and score high on college admissions exams such as the SAT and ACT in order to qualify.