NCRF brings Black College Expo back to Brooklyn with same-day admissions

National College Resources Foundation will host the 15th Annual New York Black College Expo on Sept. 19 at LIU Brooklyn, giving students access to more than 50 HBCUs and other colleges, plus on-the-spot admissions and scholarship opportunities. The free event aims to connect Brooklyn-area students and families with higher education, funding and career resources.

Why it matters: - The expo gives students a direct path to college access, including same-day admissions and scholarship opportunities. - The event is free and open to students, families and adult learners across Brooklyn and the greater New York area. - More than 50 HBCUs and other colleges will be on site, widening options for applicants who may not otherwise connect with campus recruiters.

What happened: - National College Resources Foundation will host the 15th Annual New York Black College Expo on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - The event takes place at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus at 1 University Plaza in Brooklyn, home to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. - Attendees can meet one-on-one with college representatives, educational service providers and community organizations.

The details: - High school juniors and seniors, along with college transfer students, can be accepted on the spot. - Applicants are encouraged to bring official transcripts and SAT/ACT scores for a chance at on-the-spot scholarships. - Expo seminars will include “How To Find Money for College,” “Money Making Careers,” “411 For the Student Athlete,” and a celebrity-led session with Hip-Hop legend Yo-Yo on “How to Get A's in English!” - The day will end with entertainment, cash prizes and a scholarship presentation featuring New York State Sen. Kevin S. Parker and NCRF Celebrity Ambassadors. - The expo is presented by NCRF with support from America’s Navy, Foundation Clothing, Casualty Actuarial Society and Columbia College of Chicago. - Admission is free, and more information is available here. - Media inquiries and credential requests are directed to Melanie Eke Washington.

Between the lines: - NCRF is using the expo to pair college recruitment with financial aid guidance, which can matter as costs and admissions complexity remain barriers for many students. - The HBCU focus gives the event a cultural and educational anchor, while still welcoming students and families of all backgrounds and ages. - Dr. Theresa Price framed access as the central issue, saying the expo helps students meet institutions that see their potential and leave with real options for the future.

What's next: - Students who attend can move immediately from interest to applications, admissions and scholarship consideration. - NCRF will continue promoting the expo through its social channels and video network. - The organization says it plans to keep expanding its broader mission of connecting underserved students to college, careers and beyond.

The bottom line: - The Brooklyn expo is designed to turn a single day into a college access pipeline for students who want faster, simpler routes to admissions and aid.