HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama Possible is working with the Regions Foundation to increase access to higher education for students of color, low-income students and first-generation students who wish to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
The Regions Foundation, a non-profit funded primarily by Regions Bank, is providing a $60,000 grant the will help cover college application fees.
"Many students don’t begin the enrollment process because of financial constraints. Removing the burden of a college application fee results in students who didn’t think college was possible to now potentially receiving an acceptance letter and possibly scholarship offers from 65 Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide," said Alabama Possible Executive Director Chandra Scott.
Through this partnership, students applying to college online through the Common Black College Application will have their application fees covered.
Alabama Possible says the goal of this partnership is to increase college submission rates among underrepresented students.
“For Alabama to realize 500,000 citizens with valuable credentials across our state by 2025, we must implement strategies and forge partnerships that will increase the college-going rates for underrepresented students,” said Scott.
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