Seattle Black College Expo brings colleges and scholarships to Highline College

National College Resources Foundation will host the 9th Annual Seattle Black College Expo on Nov. 14 at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, connecting students and families with more than 40 colleges, universities and trade schools. The free event aims to help attendees secure admissions, scholarships and career pathways on the spot.

Why it matters: - The expo gives Washington students a single place to pursue college acceptance, scholarship opportunities and career training options. - The event comes as seniors are making final decisions on applications and how to pay for school. - The program also expands access to short-term workforce training and trade-school pathways, not just four-year degrees.

What happened: - National College Resources Foundation will host the 9th Annual Seattle Black College Expo with Seattle Public Schools on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The free event will take place at Highline College, 2400 South 240th Street in Des Moines, Washington. - Students, families, college transfer students and adult learners will get one-on-one help with college acceptance, scholarships and education resources. - Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. - Some colleges are test optional, but the expo is designed to help students get accepted on site and compete for scholarship opportunities.

The details: - More than 40 colleges, universities and trade schools will participate, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities. - Seminars will cover "How to Think & Grow Rich," "How to Start a Business," "The 411 for the Student Athlete," "REAL TALK: College vs. High School" and "How to Find Money for College." - NCRF celebrity ambassadors Yo-Yo and London Brown will host sessions titled "How to Get A’s in English" and "From Dreams 2 Realities." - The entertainment after-show will include a scholarship presentation, cash prizes and audience engagement. - The expo is presented by NCRF and Seattle Public Schools, with support from America’s Navy, Foundation Clothing Co. and Columbia College of Chicago. - More information is available here or by calling 877-427-4100. - NCRF also directs followers to its YouTube channel at NCRF TV and its donation page at support NCRF's mission.

Between the lines: - NCRF is positioning the Seattle event as a broader access point for higher education and workforce credentials, not just college admissions. - Washington's Student Achievement Council has noted that federal Pell Grants expanded beginning in 2026 to include qualifying short-term workforce programs that lead to recognized credentials. - The inclusion of trade schools mirrors that shift and reflects growing interest in alternative education routes. - NCRF says the expo model brings admissions, scholarships and support services together in one place. - Dr. Theresa Price said the event will help students get accepted into a college that day and will offer millions of dollars in scholarship funds.

What's next: - Students and families can attend the Nov. 14 expo to meet admissions representatives and explore scholarships, trade schools and HBCUs. - NCRF will continue promoting the event through its social channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. - The organization says it will keep using College Expos and related programs to connect underserved students to higher education, careers and other opportunities.

The bottom line: - The Seattle Black College Expo is a free, one-day gateway to college admissions, scholarships and workforce pathways for students across the region.