California community college students who complete certain academic requirements are guaranteed transfer to a participating HBCU.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have an excellent academic track record. While only about 17 percent of black undergraduate students attend an HBCU, more than 28 percent of African-Americans who receive a bachelor’s degrees obtain them from an HBCU. These colleges and universities are also leading institutions in awarding degrees to African-American students in the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and engineering programs.
Thanks to an agreement signed March 17, 2015 between the California Community Colleges and several HBCUs, California community college students who complete certain academic requirements are guaranteed transfer to a participating HBCU.
The objective of the California Community Colleges Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Transfer Program is the development of Transfer Guarantee Agreements that will facilitate a smooth transition for students from all of the California Community Colleges to partnered HBCUs. These agreements will simplify the transfer process and reduce students’ need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening the time to degree completion with a cost savings.
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Pick 1 of 2 Routes
Route A
- 60 Units
- 2.5 GPA
- Complete IGETC or CSU GE
- Earn an Associates Degree
* Ensures student enters at jr. level and major courses will count towards major.
OR
Route B
- 30 Units or More
- 2.5 GPA
* Units will be placed where the institution sees fit. It is at the discretion of the institution.
Once you have met 1 of 2 routes, you must meet with a counselor to:
- Get approved for TAG.
- Complete the Common Black College Application, Common Application, or the University Website to apply.
- See the list below to find out which application you should use.
- Send all your college transcripts immediately!
If you use the Common Black College Application:
- The application takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
- You do not have to enter most high school information including SAT/ACT scores.
- Your high school GPA will not be used to determine our admissions.
- If you graduated HS after 1990, select 1990 as your graduation year.
- If you attended more than one community college, list your most recent school.
- You do not have to enter your transcript information because you will mail them in.
The 39 participating institutions are:
- Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL - Alcorn State University
- Lorman, MS
- Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, AR - Benedict College
Columbia, SC - Bennett College
Greensboro, NC - Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL - Bowie State University
Bowie, MD - Central State University
Wilberforce, OH - Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC - Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA - Dillard University
New Orleans, LA - Edward-Waters College
Jacksonville, FL - Fisk University*
Nashville, TN - Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL - Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA - Grambling State University
Grambling, LA - Hampton University
Hampton, VA - Harris-Stowe State University
St. Louis, MO - Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX - Kentucky State University
Frankford, KY
- Lane College
Jackson, TN - Lincoln University of Missouri
Jefferson City, MO - Lincoln University of Pennsylvania*
Lincoln University, PA - Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS - North Carolina Central University**
Durham, NC - Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AK - Shaw University
Raleigh, NC - Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA - Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA - Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL - Talladega College
Talladega, AL - Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN - Texas Southern University**
Houston, TX - Tougaloo College
Jackson, MS - Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL - Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA - West Virginia State University
Institute, WV - Wiley College
Marshall, TX - Xavier University of Louisiana**
New Orleans, LA
* Not on Common Black College Application – Use Common Application or University Website Application
** Not on Common Black College Application – Use Application on University Website only
If you use the Common Black College Application:
- The application takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
- You do not have to enter most high school information including SAT/ACT scores.
- Your high school GPA will not be used to determine our admissions.
- If you graduated HS after 1990, select 1990 as your graduation year.
- If you attended more than one community college, list your most recent school.
- You do not have to enter your transcript information because you will mail them in.
Common Black College Application
Average Cost of Fees and Tuition: $13,500
Privates don’t have out-of-state tuition
Some public schools offer in-state tuition
Locate the colleges that offer the academic programs you want to study!
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If you would like for a HBCU Student Success Coach to contact you, please complete this brief form.
Upcoming HBCU Events
Funding Your HBCU Journey: Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant: Virtual Event in honor of California’s HBCU Week
Thursday, September 24: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Registration Link: castudentaid.org/calhbcuweek
Topics to cover:
- The Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant and the HBCU Transfer Agreement Program
- How you can receive up to $5,000 in grant aid when you transfer to an eligible HBCU
- The awarding process
- And hear from Cal-HBCU students on the impact of attending a HBCU!
Webinar for Students:
Friday, November 6: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Registration Link: castudentaid.org/calhbcuforstudents
Topics to cover:
- The Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant and the HBCU Transfer Agreement Program
- How you can receive up to $5,000 in grant aid when you transfer to an eligible HBCU
- The awarding process
All upcoming events can also be found on the following website - https://www.californiacommunitycollegehbcutransfer.com/
In partnership with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), the Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant (Cal-HBCU) Program, awards up to $5,000 to participating students who transfer:
- from California Community Colleges
- to eligible, partnered Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
To apply for the program, a completed application must be submitted to the Cal-HBCU Team at CalHBCU@csac.ca.gov.
The application for the program is now open! Please see the application and website, linked below:
- Application: https://www.csac.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/cal_hbcu_application.pdf?1719261484
- Website: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-hbcu
For additional Cal-HBCU Program information, please visit our website and check out our FAQ document.
The Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant (Cal-HBCU) Program is a grant program that awards up to $5,000 to students who have completed an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (ADT) pathway and transfer from a California Community College to an eligible, partnered Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU).
You can find a social media toolkit about the grant HERE.
The Hoffman Agency’s HBCU scholarship is available for California Community College students who plan to attend a partner HBCU to study communications (or a related field such as journalism, mass communications, public relations or English).
The scholarship pays tuition and fees for a student’s junior and senior year at a partner HBCU. You can find the details at The Hoffman Agency’s HBCU Scholarship, which includes an application form to upload. The application deadline is March 31, 2026.
HBCU Workshops and College Tours
CCC to HBCUs 101: Your Transfer Journey Starts Here
39+ HUBCU's, Which One Is Right for You?
HBCU Greek Life: Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Service & Legacy
Funding your HBCU Journey
I Did It: CCC to HBCU Student & Alumni Panel
HBCU College and University Information
Stillman College is a four-year, private liberal arts HBCU institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama approximately 55 miles southwest of Birmingham.
We are pleased to invite you to attend one of our upcoming Virtual Information and Orientation Sessions for prospective online students interested in one of our online degree programs.:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CST)
Thursday, June 11, 2026
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (CST)
During these sessions, participants will receive important information regarding our online academic programs and student support services, including:
Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Business Administration with concentrations in:
- Cybersecurity (including a digital IBM Badge certification)
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Psychology, with career pathways in:
- School Counseling
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice, designed for students pursuing careers in:
- Law Enforcement
- Law School
- Religion and Theology, with opportunities for:
- Ministry
- Seminary School advancement
Financial Information for Fall 2026
Topics will include:
- Cost of attendance
- Available financial aid programs
- Eligibility requirements for the $2,000 Transfer Scholarship for Fall 2026
Academic Support Services
Information will also be provided about the Academic Success Center, which offers academic support services to assist students with their transition to college life, including tutoring and individualized virtual academic support.
Please join us virtually using the Zoom information below:
Session 1
Topic: Stillman Online Information Session – Session 1
Date & Time: June 6, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. (CST)
Join Zoom Meeting:
Session 1 Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting Chat Link:
Session 1 Meeting Chat Link
Meeting ID: 856 3620 9963
Session 2
Topic: Stillman Online Information Session – Session 2
Date & Time: June 11, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. (CST)
Join Zoom Meeting:
Session 2 Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting Chat Link:
Session 2 Meeting Chat Link
Meeting ID: 860 4447 9812
Passcode: 443867
“We Are Stillman College — Deeply Rooted and Future Driven.”