Below please find a comprehensive list of educational resources for high school students. We will be sure to update this list as we learn of more resources.

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HBCU Directory

What is an HBCU? Well, an HBCU (which stands for Historically Black Colleges & Universities) is an accredited college or university established under the primary objective of educating Black Americans. In accordance to Higher Education Act of 1965, HBCUs are more specifically defined as:

“…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary [of Education]…”

Historically, African Americans had little to no assess to education at the college level. Therefore, the establishment of HBCUs in the early 1800s presented a groundbreaking opportunity for the African American community. The country’s first HBCUs provided learning opportunities at the primary and secondary levels, before primarily focusing on the college level. Presently, HBCUs continue to serve as a pillar of Black scholarship and play a vital role in Black educational culture.

Below, is a comprehensive list of the HBCUs around the country. The list is organized by state.

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DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

Delaware State University (DSU), an HBCU founded in 1891, is one of the country’s first land-grant educational institutions. DSU current has a student body of 5,054 and offers 44 undergraduate degree options, 18 master’s degree programs, 5 doctoral degree programs in areas such as interdisciplinary applied mathematics/mathematical physics and educational leadership. DSU is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Virginia State University, an HBCU founded in 1882, is one of Virginia's two land-grant institutions and is located 20 minutes south of Richmond in the village of Ettrick. With a current student population of approximately 4,000, the University offers 36 undergraduate degree programs, 16 graduate degree programs, two doctoral degree programs, and eight certificate programs. VSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.

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ROAD TO COLLEGE

FREE/LOW COST SAT PREP LOCATIONS: NYC

Manhattan

The Door

Services Offered: Several tutoring options, from after-school help with homework and preparing for Regents to evening or Saturday SAT prep classes and special enrichment programs for high school sophomores. SAT intensives for 11th-grade students run October to March, with applications accepted in August and September. We also offer smaller SAT study groups with rolling admissions.

Contact: Yvonne Temple, 212-941-9090, ext. 3432, or email Heena Sharma at hsharma@door.org

EXPANDED HORIZONS COLLEGE SUCCESS

Services Offered: Expanded Horizons is a comprehensive eight-year program which is designed to ensure that high school students are college-ready and admitted to a college that fits their interests and abilities, and graduate from that institution on time. For eligibility requirements or the application click the following links: Eligibility Requirements, Application

Contact: ehorizonshss@gmail.com

BROOKLYN

CYPRESS HILL COLLEGE STEPS & College Persistence

Services Offered: College STEPS is located in a storefront office, and provides individual counseling, group workshops, SAT prep classes, and college trips to high school student. Services are currently hosted virtually.

Contact:

Lizabeth Diaz Durando
College Access Coordinator
2810 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Lizabethd@cypresshills.org
(718) 484-8531

QUEENS

QUEENS Sunnyside Community Services

Service offered: This institution offers various high school programs for students across Queens such as the Youth Futures at Queens Technical High School offers a number of programs, including a summer employment program, tutoring, art and recreation activities, referrals to academic and mental health resources, and more. Also, they have The College Readiness Program encompasses all elements of the process of choosing a college: SAT prep, researching colleges, financial aid, and college applications.

Contact: crp@scsny.org

For Queens Tech students & recent graduates: 718-937-3010 ext. 2191
All others: 347-570-5969

THE BRONX

MOSHOLU MONTEFIORE COMMUNITY CENTER

Services Offered: College Bound at MMCC offers affordable two to four SAT Prep classes in the spring and fall terms for high school students and out-of-school youth looking to increase their knowledge and prepare themselves for the SAT Exam. Classes are offered weekday evenings, from Tuesday through Thursday, and on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It is advised to register for class’ one month prior to the deadline to avoid cancellation of the class. Click the following link to submit a College Bound Intake Form: Intake Form

Contact: frontdesk@mmcc.org, 718-882-4000



KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER

Services Offered: Due to Covid-19 the College Directions Program has shifted to a mix of in person and virtual services. We offer a FREE SAT Prep course to High School Seniors and High School Juniors that would like to prepare for the May or June SAT. The SAT Prep course meets 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM every Wednesday evening. There will be four mandatory practice exams scheduled on Saturdays.

*Space is limited on a first come, first served basis.*

Contact: Marlene Delgado, College Coordinator, mdelgado@khcc-nyc.org

Derwin Greene, CDP Success Counselor, (718) 884-0700 ext. 168



THE SOUTH BRONX EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Services Offered: Programs supported by the South Bronx Educational Foundation focus on character development through mentoring relationships. The Crotona Achievement Center provide environments that foster the personal growth of each child. Our participants, drawn from over fifty public and parochial schools, engage in academic tutoring, leadership clubs, music and art, SAT and high school entrance exam prep, job training and career preparation, and summer programs. Information regarding SAT prep can be found here: SAT Information

Contact: For registration call (718) 861-1426

PREP LOCATIONS IN NYC & BEYOND

LETS GET READY

Services Offered: Let’s Get Ready begins with the College Access Program, a 10-week curriculum administered by trained college student coaches that includes SAT prep, college application guidance, scholarship application support, and more. The program is provided at no cost to high school seniors and juniors with qualifying financial need. Programs are offered during the fall, spring, and summer and are built upon close partnerships with colleges, high schools and community organizations. The application can be found here: Student Application | Interest Form

Contact: info@letsgetready.org

COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAMS NYC

CUNY COLLEGE NOW PROGRAM

College Now is a FREE college transition/dual enrollment program for New York City Department of Education high school students. Successful College Now students can start their first semester in college with up to fifteen college credits – or, at minimum, begin college without remediation.

LIBERTY LEADS

Liberty LEADS at Bank Street College is a New York City–based high school completion and college access program that has served more than 1,700 students between 5th and 12th grade since 1989. Founded to empower underrepresented youth, our program makes an impact in the lives of students every day by helping them attain higher education, embrace leadership engagement, and create a positive future for themselves and others.

  • Contact: (212) 875-4511, libertyleads@bankstreet.edu

THE DOUBLE DISCOVERY CENTER

The Double Discovery Center works with low-income, first-generation college-bound youth from Harlem and Washington Heights to help ensure their success to, through, and beyond college. We leverage and coordinate University resources to provide students with a comprehensive network of support that includes Academic Enrichment, College & Career Success and Healthy Minds & Bodies.

Harlem Education Activities Fund (HEAF)

College Quest of HEAF offers a wealth of engaging educational experiences and college-level coursework to assist our members in navigating these challenges and remaining focused on their education. In 9th-11th grade, students have many opportunities to discover new interests and improve their existing skills. As a 12th grader, each student receives one-on-one guidance as they complete college applications and choose among their acceptances. Click here to learn more about College Quest

Onward College Support Program of HEAF provides first-generation college students with the continuing social, emotional, career, and community support they need to make the transition to college and to complete their undergraduate studies. Onward™ also serves as a support network for HEAF’s college graduates. Click here to learn more about Onward College