Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 100% free. HBCU AID is completely free for students. There are no fees, no subscriptions, no premium tiers blocking scholarship access. Search 325+ scholarships, browse 150+ grants, and chat with Miss Legacy — our AI scholarship assistant — at no cost. We believe every HBCU student deserves access to financial aid information, regardless of their means.

Enter your GPA, major, year in school, and state in the Scholarship Finder. The platform filters 325+ scholarships by your specific criteria — amount, deadline, eligibility requirements, and school type. Results are sorted by award amount so you can prioritize the biggest opportunities first. No account required.

325+ scholarships and 150+ grants catalogued for HBCU students. The database includes HBCU-specific awards, merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, STEM programs, nursing, law, graduate, undergraduate, athletic, military, first-generation, women-focused, and international student awards. We verify active deadlines and application requirements for every listing.

Miss Legacy is our AI scholarship assistant — available on every page of the platform. She helps with personalized scholarship matching, FAFSA guidance, essay coaching, deadline reminders, and answering questions about financial aid. She's role-aware: she adjusts her guidance if you're a student, parent, or counselor. Ask her anything about HBCU funding. Try her now →

HBCU AID shows you scholarships you qualify for, with direct links to the application page for each award. Click "Apply Now" on any scholarship to go directly to the provider's website. Some scholarships require essays, transcripts, or letters of recommendation — Miss Legacy can help you prepare. Deadlines and requirements are listed for each scholarship.

Yes. Our scholarship database includes awards for graduate and professional students — including law students, nursing students, MBA candidates, and PhD researchers. Use the filter in the Scholarship Finder to select your year level and narrow results. We also track graduate-specific grants from foundations and professional associations.

Yes. Some scholarships on HBCU AID are open to international students attending HBCUs in the United States. Use the Scholarship Finder to filter by eligibility. We recommend checking each scholarship's specific requirements, as international student aid policies vary.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form the U.S. government uses to determine your eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study. Every HBCU student should fill it out — even if you think you won't qualify for need-based aid. Many scholarships require a FAFSA filing as part of their application. Miss Legacy can walk you through it step by step. Learn more about financial aid →

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established before 1964 with the primary mission of serving Black students. Today there are 105 HBCUs — 49 public, 56 private — enrolling over 300,000 students. They hold a unique place in American higher education history and receive specific federal recognition and funding. HBCU AID is built specifically for students at these institutions, with scholarships, grants, and AI guidance tailored to the HBCU community.

Parents can use HBCU AID to research scholarship and grant options for their student. Miss Legacy can be switched to "Parent Mode" for guidance on family financial planning, expected family contribution, FAFSA planning, and comparing award packages. All information on HBCU AID is free — no account needed, no data shared.

Share hbcuaid.com with your students — it's free, mobile-friendly, and works without an account. The Scholarship Finder is designed for students who may not have access to professional college counseling. You can also explore institutional licensing for school-wide access with a branded school page and analytics dashboard.

Yes. HBCU AID is a legitimate, free scholarship platform serving students at all 105 HBCUs. We verify every scholarship before listing it, confirm active deadlines, and check application requirements. We never ask for payment or sell student data. We don't require an account to use core features. Our mission is to close the information gap that keeps HBCU students from accessing funding they qualify for.

Institutions can license HBCU AID as a campus-wide financial aid resource. This includes a branded school page showing school-specific scholarships, a school dashboard with student usage analytics, and promotional placements. Plans start at $5,000/year. Learn more about institutional licensing →

HBCU AID offers three tiers:

Essential — $5,000/year: Branded school page, scholarship listing, admin dashboard
Professional — $10,000/year: Everything in Essential + featured placement, priority listing, student usage reports
Enterprise — $25,000/year: Everything in Professional + custom content, dedicated support, strategic partnership

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Fill out the inquiry form on the For Institutions page. Our team will respond within 1-2 business days with a custom proposal. You can also email us through the Contact page. For urgent inquiries, call us at 512-423-3841.