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UNITED COLLEGE ACTION NETWORK
U-CAN! is a California Nonprofit organization that provides leadership, services and assistance to students who wish to gain enrollment in a four-year Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Since 1988, more than 8,000 students have received assistance from U-CAN! Additionally, since 1999, U-CAN! has also acquired more than $11,565,000 in scholarship monies on behalf of students. U-CAN! provides information and/or assistance to various California school districts.
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UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
 
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation’s largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 38 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at almost 1,000 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training.
Over 60 years, the United Negro College Fund has raised more than $2 billion to help a total of more than 300,000 students attend college and has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the government.
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ACT
Link to Academic Scholastic Test. One of the two test that may be taken for admittance into a college or university.
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COLLEGE VIEW
This website will aid you in beginning your search for the college or university of your choice. By clicking on the HBCU link it will direct you to all of the Historically Black Colleges/Universities. Most schools even have virtual tours which will allow you to get an overview of the campus. Keep in mind during your search, that you will have to look at this campus for at least 4 years. Make sure you check geographical location, climate and weather conditions. Good Luck!!
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FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
FAFSA-This form is designed to determine your eligibility for Federal and State financial aid and should be completed as early as possible in the year you plan to start college. Federal financial aid programs in clude the following:
- Federal Pell
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
- Federal Work-Study
- Federal Family Education Loan Programs
- Federal Direct Student Loan Program
FAQs: FAFSA on the Web
Have a question about FAFSA on the Web? Select from the following topic areas to find answers to your most frequently asked questions:
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FAST WEB
FastWeb, the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college and finding jobs during and after college.
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SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE NETWORK EXPRESS
A one stop resource for financial aid
Scholarship Resource Network Express contains a database of over 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over 150,000 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students worth a total of more than $35 million! This database also includes student loan forgiveness programs for those who have graduated from college and need alternatives for repayment.
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BLACK COLLEGE TOURS
In the fall of 1987, an idea was born that was destined to have a tremendous impact on African American students throughout California and far beyond. In 1987 EST conducted its first black college tour. Even though only 35 students participated, our first tour was a huge success. The students on that tour discovered things that they could have only imagined before. They found an educational environment that centered on their academic and social success. They discovered a strong sense of belonging the moment they set foot on campus. Each student gained insights about our history and contributions to this country and the world. Over the years, like this first group, each group that followed has found the same positive elements. As a result of the EST black college tour experience more than 2,000 students, from across the nation, have been motivated to work harder than ever before to achieve their educational goals. Approximately 80% of our participants have become students at and are graduates of a historically black college or university. Our tours are all about success, not only for the individual but the success of our country. We cannot afford to have any part of the American people to be anything less than their very best. Our world is becoming more and more competitive. Historically black colleges have proven themselves extremely valuable in the development of our youth.
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COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT BLACK INSTITUTIONS
Founded in 1972, the Council of Independent Black Institutions (CIBI) is an umbrella organization for independent Afrikan-centered schools and individuals who are advocates for Afrikan-centered education. CIBI's members are found throughout the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom and West Africa. Most of our institutional members are full-time Afrikan-centered independent schools. Our institutional membership also includes a number of part-time schools and supplementary schools. These schools enroll students at all levels from pre-kindergarten through secondary. The heaviest concentration, however, is at the elementary level.
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THE GLOBAL YOUTH ACTION NETWORK
The Global Youth Action Network is a not-for-profit organization that acts as an incubator of global partnerships among youth organizations.
OUR MISSION is to facilitate youth participation and intergenerational partnership in global decision-making; to support collaboration among diverse youth organizations; and to provide tools, resources, and recognition for positive youth action
OUR VISION: GYAN believes that the critical issues facing the planet now demand our attention and commitment; and that if we are to solve these problems in our life, then we must act, and combine our efforts to guarantee a future of peace, justice and sustainability.
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NATIONAL BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The National Black Graduate Student Association, Inc. (NBGSA) is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to improving the status of African Americans in higher education by systematically identifying and addressing their needs and concerns.
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THE BLACK HISTORY QUIZ BOOK
The 20th Century is filled with stories of personal struggles, omissions of history, misconceptions, myths, hard fought triumphs and extraordinary achievements and contributions made by Black Americans to America's culture and history. The Black History Quiz Book - A Look Back At The 20th Century , takes you back in time and looks at some of the many events, achievements and contributions made by Black Americans that help shape and transform America in the 20th Century.
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THE YOUTH CAUCUS
The Youth Caucus was formed in December 2004 at Peace Action's national organizer’s meeting to create a youth-driven task force focused on engaging the leadership and involvement of young adult and student activists in the larger peace movement. The Youth Caucus quickly identified Counter Military Recruitment as the key issue for a youth-oriented Peace Action campaign. Since then, this team of organizers has met regularly to strategize, network and prepare materials in support of greater involvement in counter military recruitment campaigns in the Peace Action Network and the Student Peace Action Network.
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