Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have historically played and continue to play a critical role in African American achievement. While representing only 4% of colleges, HBCUs represent 14% of African American college graduates, 25% of African Americans with STEM bachelor's degrees, and an even greater percentage of African Americans with teaching, medical, and other professional degrees.
The HBCUs below have agreed to participate in Student Freedom Initiative’s Income Contingent Alternative to Parent Plus and private loans component for the identified academic year. A list of HBCU identified STEM majors that are eligible can be found immediately below the HBCU.
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Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Biology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Applied Math (Clemson)
Mathematics
Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Track)
Chemistry
Registered Nursing
Nursing Administration
Nursing Research
Clinical Nursing
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Computer and Information Sys, Cybersecurity
Dual Deg Engineer- Comp Sci
Engineering
Computer Science
Biology
Dual Degree-Biology
Dual Deg Engineering - Math
Mathematics
Chemistry
Dual Deg Engineer - Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Dual Deg Engineer - Physics
Physics
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Comp Info Science
Comp Info Systems
Computer Science
Information Technology
Pre-Computer Info Systems
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biological Systems Engineering
Biology
Molecular Cellular Biology
Pre-Medicine
Actuarial Science
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Biochemistry
Chemistry Pre-Medicine/Dentistry
Chemistry
Physics
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Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Marine and Environmental Science
Mathematics
Physics
Flight Education (Professional Pilot)
Aviation Management - Airport Administration
Aviation Management - Air Traffic Control
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Registered Nursing
Nursing Administration
Nursing Research
Clinical Nursing
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Computer Science
Software Engineering
Applied Physics
General Science
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
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Computer Science
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
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Computer Science and Information Technology
Computer Science-Information Systems
Computer Science
Aerospace Science Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
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Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
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
Biology Pre-med
Biology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Neuroscience
Statistics
Statistics and Biostatistics Accel
Mathematics
Chemistry
Chemistry Acs
Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy
Chemistry Pre-Professional
Dual Deg Chemistry Pre-Pharm
Physics
Medical Laboratory Science
Public Health Sciences
Speech Pathology
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Chemistry
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
Engineering
Geosciences
Life Sciences
Materials Research
Mathematical Science
Physics and Astronomy
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Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Mathematics (Teaching)
Mathematics (Applied)
Physics
Physics-Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Information Science
Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Public Health
Environmental Health Science
Electrical Engineering
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Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Health Sciences
Nursing
Public Health
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Bioinformatics
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Biology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Earth System Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Meterology
Physics
StatisticsBiology-Pre Dentistry
Biology-Pre Medicine
Biology-Pre Optometry
Biology-Pre Pharmacy
Biology-Pre Physical Therapy
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry-American Chemical Society Curriculum Certified (ACS)
Chemistry-Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry-Pre Med, Dent, Opt, Vet
Health Care Administration
Physics-Alternate Career: Medicine
Health, Physical Education and Recreation: Therapeutic Recreation
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Biology
Chemistry
Computer and Information Sciences
Mathematics
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Computer & Information Sciences
Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Optical Engineering
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Materials Science
Materials Science and Engineering
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Registered Nursing
Nursing Administration
Nursing Research
Clinical Nursing
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Computer Science
Engineering
Biology
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Marine Science
Mathematics
Chemistry
Engineering Technology
Aviation Science
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Rehabilitation Counseling
Rural Health Disparities & Social Inequities
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Computer Information System
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics/Engineering
Health Science
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Biology
Computer Science/ Cybersecurity
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