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What Are Minority Serving Institutions?

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What’s a Minority Serving Institution (MSI)? The History of Minority Serving Institutions Prior to the mid-1960s, the costs and entry requirements for higher education were often designed to serve rich or middle-class white individuals, and, as a result, excluded many historically marginalized groups. Learn more about MSIs below.

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After the Affirmative Action Ban, Are First-Generation Students the Answer to College Diversity?

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In those states, minority enrollment dropped when schools stopped considering race. For example, their parents or guardians may not be able to offer as much guidance on the application process or how to apply for financial aid. How will the ban on affirmative action affect diversity and representation on campus?

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Is There an HBCU in New York?

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Support services, such as peer-led group tutoring and peer mentorship, enhance the learning experience of first-year students. The Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) program provides academic and financial support through peer counseling, free tutoring, financial stipends, and an extra year of financial aid.

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HBCU in Delaware

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DSU has more than 280 scholarships on its website, providing students with financial aid opportunities in addition to the Federal Pell Grant. Despite its size, it has a much bigger minority population than the University of Delaware. There are also nationwide mentorship programs for HBCU students, such as the B.E.S.T.

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Best HBCUs for Entrepreneurship

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Featured Online Entrepreneurship Programs Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below. It also made our list of best HBCUs for entrepreneurship since it offers both a major and a minor in the discipline.

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4 Best HBCUs in Atlanta

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These include the Student National Medical Association — which supports Black and minority medical students — and specialty groups focused on specific areas of study. Then we compared that amount against school costs and financial aid opportunities. A higher return for your investment results in a higher score for this school.

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Campus Visit Notes: Whittier College

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To graduate from this program, a student must complete one off-campus internship or community service experience, do a research project, design their major (+option for double major, minor either in WSP or usual campus offerings), and complete the college’s standard general education requirements.