Current Partner Schools Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 video. EMPOWERING STUDENTS For STEM students at minority serving institutions who need funding beyond grants and Direct Loans, the Student Freedom Loan Agreement (“SFLA”) provides up to $20,000 per year with no co-signer or credit requirement, a low 5.25% fixed interest rate, flexibility to defer payments when income is below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level ($45,180 in 2024), and debt cancellation benefits for those with persistent low-income. The HBCUs, HSIs, and AANAPISIs below have agreed to participate in Student Freedom Initiative’s SFLA private education loan program. Students who attend the schools below should check the list of eligible majors to see if they are eligible to apply for SFLA funding. These institutions do not endorse the Student Freedom Loan Agreement and we are not affiliated with these institutions. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Eligible Majors Alabama A&M University Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Science and Engineering Construction Management Electrical Engineering Engineering Finance Geosciences Life Sciences Materials Research Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Physics and Astronomy Eligible Majors Alabama State University Biology Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Forensic Biology Forensic Chemistry Marine Biology Mathematics Eligible Majors Albany State University Biology Computer Science Forensic Science (BS) Nursing Eligible Majors Benedict College Biology Chemistry Chemistry – Premedical Computer Engineering Computer Information Science Computer Science Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology Environmental Engineering Environmental Health Science Mathematics Mathematics (Applied) Physical Sciences Physics Physics-Engineering Transportation and Highway Engineering Eligible Majors Bennett College Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Eligible Majors Bluefield State University Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Technology Engineering Management Manufacturing Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Nursing Eligible Majors Bowie State University Applied & Computational Mathematics Bioinformatics Biology Chemistry Computer Science Computer Technology Cyber Operations Engineering Data Science Mathematics Mathematics Education Nursing Pure Mathematics Software Engineering Eligible Majors Broward College Aerospace Sciences – Aerospace Management (BS) Aerospace Sciences – Professional Pilot (BS) Data Analytics & AI AA Graduate (BAS) Data Analytics & AI AS Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking AA Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking AS Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Network Systems Analyst AA Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Network Systems Analyst AS Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Project Management AA Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Project Management AS Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Web Development AA Graduate (BAS) Information Technology – Web Development AS Graduate (BAS) Nursing Eligible Majors Central State University Biology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Engineering Industrial Technology Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics Water Resources Management Eligible Majors University of Central Florida Actuarial Science Aerospace Science Engineering Architecture Biology Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Technology Data Science Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Health Informatics Industrial Engineering Information Technology Integrated Sciences and Technology Materials Science and Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Molecular Cellular Biology Molecular Microbiology Nursing Photonic Science and Engineering Statistics Eligible Majors Claflin University Applied Math (Clemson) Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Environmental Science Mathematics Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Track) Nursing Eligible Majors Clark Atlanta University Biology Chemistry Computer Science Computer and Information Sys. Cybersecurity Dual Deg Engineer – Chemistry Dual Deg Engineer – Physics Dual Deg Engineer- Comp Sci Dual Deg Engineering – Math Dual Degree-Biology Economics Finance Industrial Chemistry Mathematics Physics Eligible Majors Denmark Technical College Certificate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity Nursing LPN Eligible Majors Dillard University Biology Chemistry Computer Science Financial Economics Mathematics Mathematics & Actuarial Science Nursing Physics Eligible Majors Fisk University Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Biology Chemistry Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Eligible Majors Florida A&M University Actuarial Science Architecture BioSys Engr-Bioproc & Food Engineering BioSys Engr-Nat Res ConserEngr Biochemistry Biological Systems Engineering Biological and Agricultural System Engineering Biology Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Chemistry Pre-Medicine/Dentistry Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering Comp Info Science Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Computer Science Computer and Electrical Engineering Construction Engineering Technology Economics Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Technology Environmental Science Industrial Engineering Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Information Technology Mathematical Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Molecular Cellular Biology Nursing Pharmaceutical Sciences Physics Pre-Bio & Agric Sys Engineering Pre-Computer Info Systems Pre-Engineering Pre-Engr Civil/Env Pre-Engr Computer Eng Pre-Engr Electrical Pre-Engr Industrial Engr Pre-Engr Mechanical Engr Pre-Medicine Eligible Majors Florida Atlantic University Architecture Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Data Science and Analytics Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Geology/Earth Science Geomatics Geosciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Nursing Ocean Engineering Physics Eligible Majors Florida International University Biochemistry Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Management Cybersecurity Economics Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Finance Geosciences Information Systems Information Technology Interdisciplinary Engineering Internet of Things Marine Biology Mathematical Science Mechanical Engineering Nursing Physics Statistics Supply Chain & Logistics Eligible Majors Florida Memorial University Aeronautical Science (Air Traffic Control Concentration) Aeronautical Science (Flight Education Concentration) Aviation Management Biology Biology (Radiobiology) Biology + Nursing Dual Degree Chemistry Computer Science Cybersecurity Finance Information Systems Eligible Majors Georgia State University Actuarial Science Biology Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Geosciences Mathematics Neuroscience Nursing Physics Eligible Majors Hampton University Aviation Management Biochemistry Biology Business Economics Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Finance Flight Education Marine and Environmental Science Mathematics Nursing Pharmaceutical Sciences Physics Systems Organization and Management Eligible Majors University of Houston Architecture Atmospheric Science Biochemical and Biophysical Science Biology Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Engineering & Analytics Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Computer Science Construction Engineering Construction Management Earth Science Economics Electrical Engineering Electrical Power Engineering Technology Environmental Design Environmental Science Finance Geology Geophysics Honors Biomedical Science Industrial Engineering Interior Architecture Management Information Systems Mathematical Biology Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Nursing Petroleum Engineering Physics Supply Chain & Logistics Technology Supply Chain Management Systems Engineering Eligible Majors Jackson State University Biology Biology-Pre Dentistry Biology-Pre Medicine Biology-Pre Optometry Biology-Pre Pharmacy Biology-Pre Physical Therapy Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Chemistry-American Chemical Society Curriculum Certified (ACS) Chemistry-Biomedical Sciences Chemistry-Pre Med, Dent, Opt, Vet Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Earth System Science Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology Mathematics Meteorology Physics Physics-Alternate Career: Medicine Statistics Eligible Majors Lane College Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics Eligible Majors Lincoln University (PA) BIT: Information Technology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology Chemistry Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences Engineering Environmental Science Mathematics & Statistics Nursing Physical Sciences Physics Eligible Majors Miles College Biology Chemistry Computer and Information Sciences Environmental Science Mathematics Eligible Majors Morehouse College Applied Physics Biology Chemistry Computer Science Economics Engineering (Dual Degree) General Science Mathematics Neuroscience Physical Science Physics Software Engineering Eligible Majors Morris College Biology Biology Secondary Education Cybersecurity Mathematics Eligible Majors Norfolk State University Biology Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences Construction Management Engineering Technology Cybersecurity Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering Health and Medical Administrative Services Information Technology Materials Science Materials Science and Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Technology Nursing Optical Engineering Physics Eligible Majors Prairie View A&M University Architecture Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Science Electrical Engineering Finance Management Information Systems Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Nursing Physics Eligible Majors Shaw University Biology Computer Science Cyber Operations Eligible Majors Southern University and A&M College Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology Finance Math & Physics Mechanical Engineering Nursing Eligible Majors Southern University at New Orleans Biology Computer and Information Sys. Mathematics Nursing Eligible Majors St. Augustine’s University Biology Chemistry Computer Information Systems Engineering Mathematics Eligible Majors Stillman College Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Eligible Majors University of Texas El Paso Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Biochemistry Biological Sciences Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering & Management Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering Innovation & Leadership Environmental Science Finance Geological Sciences Industrial and Systems Engineering Information Systems and Business Analytics Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Microbiology Neuroscience Nursing Physics Eligible Majors Texas Southern University Aviation Science Management Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Electronics Engineering Technology Environmental Health Science Finance Industrial Technology Management Information Systems Mathematics Physics Transdisciplinary Information Technology Systems & Services Eligible Majors Tougaloo College Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics Eligible Majors Tuskegee University Aerospace Science Engineering Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer Science and Information Technology Computer Science-Information Systems Electrical Engineering Environmental, Natural Resource and Plant Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Nursing Physics Eligible Majors University of Maryland Eastern Shore Aviation Science Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Technology Computer Science Engineering Engineering Technology Environmental Science Human Ecology or Marine Ecology Marine Science Mathematics Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy Eligible Majors Virginia State University Biology Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Information and Logistics Technology Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Nursing Eligible Majors Virginia Union University Biology Business Analytics Chemistry Computer Information Systems Mathematics Physics-Engineering Eligible Majors Voorhees College Biology Computer Science/Cybersecurity Environmental Science Eligible Majors West Virginia State University Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Mathematics & Computer Science Nursing Eligible Majors Wilberforce University Biochemistry Biology Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer and Information Sciences Electrical Engineering Eligible Majors Xavier University of Louisiana Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biology Pre-med Chemistry Chemistry – Premedical Chemistry Acs Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy Chemistry Pre-Professional Computer Information Systems Computer Science Data Science Dual Deg Chemistry Pre-Pharm Dual Degree Biomedical ENGR Dual Degree Chemical ENGR Dual Degree Civil ENGR Dual Degree Computer ENGR Dual Degree Electrical ENGR Dual Degree Environmental ENGR Dual Degree Mechanical ENGR Mathematics Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Neuroscience Physics Robotics & Mechatronic Engineering Statistics Statistics and Biostatistics Accel Targeted Capacity-Building The HBCUs below have agreed to participate in Student Freedom Initiative’s Targeted Capacity-Building component (cyber security upgrade). Alabama A&M University Albany State University Alcorn State University Allen University Benedict College Bennett College Bluefield State University Bowie State University Central State University Claflin University Clark Atlanta University Delaware State University Denmark Technical College Dillard University Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University Fisk University Florida A&M University Grambling State University Hampton University Ilisagvik College Interdenominational Theological Center Jackson State University Jarvis Christian College Johnson C. Smith University Kentucky State University Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Lane College Lemoyne-Owen College Lincoln University (PA) Meharry Medical College Miles College Mississippi Valley State University Morehouse College Morehouse School of Medicine Morris College North Carolina Central University Oklahoma City Community College Philander Smith College Prairie View A&M University Rust College Selma University Shaw University South Carolina State University Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Southern University and A&M College Baton Rogue Southern University Law Center Southern University New Orleans Southern University Shreveport Southwestern Christian College St. Augustine’s University Tennessee State University Texas College Texas Southern University Tougaloo College Tuskegee University University of the District of Columbia University of the Virgin Islands Virginia State University Virginia Union University Voorhees College West Virginia State University Wilberforce University Winston-Salem State University Xavier University of Louisiana