Twenty years after losing its accreditation, North Carolina HBCU Barber-Scotia is looking to apply to get back in the game.
The Concord, NC – based HBCU plans to apply for accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities, according to President Chris Rey as reported in the Charlotte Post.
The school is able to confer degrees, however, the lack of accreditation prevents its students from applying for federal financial aid. Its tuition is currently $2,500 per semester.
“I always want to make sure that people know that Barber-Scotia is authorized by the state of North Carolina to confer degrees to individuals,” Rey said. “As we reposition ourselves to be in a position to receive federal financial aid, I will tell you that Barber-Scotia is on track for reaccreditation. Our plan, if everything goes right, is to submit our application for re-accreditation in October of this year.”
(SOURCE: HBCU GAMEDAY)
