HBCU ready to pursue accreditation 20 years after loss

By Stephen J. Gaither 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

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