The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an HBCU 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]...” (Source)
HBCU First is a student-led community advancing the overall wellbeing and economic participation of America’s Black youth.