July 21st 2024.
Barber-Scotia, a prestigious Historically Black College located in North Carolina, is on a mission to reclaim its accreditation after losing it two decades ago. According to reports from HBCU Gameday, the Concord-based institution is seeking to regain its accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities.
HBCU President Chris Rey has stated that while the school is still able to award degrees, the lack of official accreditation makes it impossible for enrolled students to receive federal financial aid. With tuition currently set at $2,500 per semester, Barber-Scotia is determined to make its education more accessible to those in need of financial assistance by restoring its accreditation.
Rey emphasized, "I want to make it clear that Barber-Scotia is authorized by the state of North Carolina to grant degrees to individuals." He further shared, "We are actively working towards reaccreditation and have set our sights on submitting our application to the TRACS organization in October of this year."
Originally founded in 1867 with a focus on educating Black women in education and social work, Barber-Scotia has faced numerous challenges in recent years after losing its accreditation. It has also experienced the loss of its once-thriving football program and six out of its 15 campus buildings. However, under the guidance of Rey, the college has persevered and even launched an online learning program with the assistance of eLearning platform Skilldora.
Rey explained, "Over the past year, we have dedicated ourselves to addressing the 17 standards set by TRACS for reaccreditation. This will allow our future students to access federal financial aid." He went on to say, "When I first took on this role, we had no potential students interested in attending Barber-Scotia. But today, we have received over 60 applications for the upcoming fall semester, which we are currently reviewing."
In related news, Cheyney University, the oldest HBCU in the United States, recently had its accreditation reaffirmed. This serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for Barber-Scotia and other HBCUs working towards the same goal. With determination and hard work, Barber-Scotia is on its way to reclaiming its rightful place as a respected and accredited institution of higher learning.
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