Itinerary for April 2026:

Tour Dates: April 12 - 25, 2026

• Washington D.C./Baltimore - Howard, Coppin State, Morgan State, Bowie State

• Virginia - Virginia State, Norfolk State, Hampton

• North Carolina - NC A&T, NC Central, Winston-Salem, Johnson C Smith, Shaw

• Tennessee - Fisk, Tennessee State

• Georgia - Spelman, Morehouse, Clark-Atlanta

• Alabama - Alabama State, Tuskegee

• Mississippi - Jackson State, Tougaloo

• New Orleans - Southern, Xavier

Tour Meeting Information:

• First Meeting: First Saturday in June 2025

• Regular Meetings: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month from June 2025 – March 2026

• Time: 9:30am – 11:30am

• Location: Northwest Black Pioneers, 9400 Rainier Ave S., Suite F, Seattle, WA 98118 (Polaris Building Theatre Room)

Tentative Fundraising Events & Dates:

• Roots Family Picnic - Sunday, August 31, 2025

• Double Good Popcorn – Date: TBD

• NBA Preseason Game – Date: TBD (October 2025)

• Portland Trailblazers HBCU Game – Date: TBD (February 2026)

• Open to any fundraising suggestions!

Important Deadlines:

• Application and Deposit Deadline: November 15, 2025 or until tour capacity is met

• Required Documents Due: December 20, 2025

• Final Payment Due: January 17, 2026

Program Administrators: Evelyn Alexander, Robert Delgardo, Dr. Robert Gary, Sr., Michael B. Fortson, Paul Mitchell, Tracey Delgardo, Makela Stewart, Kelaina Ross, Nicolas Reese

Payment Policies and Practices:

• In order for students to be guaranteed a space on the college tour, a non-refundable deposit of $375.00 is required and spots will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis. If a partial deposit payment is received, the student's space does not become guaranteed until full deposit payment is received. Full and partial payments of deposit are non-refundable.

• The organization requirement is that the entire trip balance of $1,725.00 will need to be paid in full by January 17, 2026.

Tour Fee and Non-Refundable Deposit:

• All deposits must be made in full upon registration or within 30 days. The deposit can be accepted in 2 payments of $187.50, upon arrangement. The total cost of the tour is $2,100.00.

• Once a deposit is paid in full or in partial NO EXCEPTIONS whatsoever will be made to refund a deposit unless it is due to an organizational mishap including but not limited to: required number of tour participants isn't met, proceeds collected and/or earned via fundraising tour will not fully cover associated tour expenses, cancellation of the tour as deemed necessary by the organization.

Fundraising Proceeds:

• In order for tour participants and/or family representatives to begin participating in fundraising activities, 50% of the trip deposit must be paid and application must be received along with that payment.

• If you choose to begin participation in fundraising without completing the requirements associated with the deposit, the earnings from participation will be held in the general fund until deposit requirements have been met. Upon completion of deposit requirements, fundraising earnings will be applied to your account to reduce the remaining balance.

• If a student generates an overage of proceeds from fundraising, the overage amount will remain in the general fund in support of group activities while on the trip.

• If a student decides to cancel their reservation on the tour once they have participated in fundraising activities, the proceeds will remain in the general fund in support of group activities while on the trip.

Balance Payoff:

• Upon complete payment of the deposit, Parent/Guardian's must commit to making payments that fit within their budget but are not reliant upon generation of proceeds from fundraising activities. The balance owing must be paid in full by January 17, 2026.

Cancellation Policy:

• Full refund (excluding $375 deposit) prior to December 20, 2025

• Partial refund (50%) excluding $375 deposit prior to January 17, 2026

• No refund after January 17, 2026

The refund only includes funds you've paid directly out of pocket (excluding the deposit). This does not include any funds raised during fundraising efforts.

Required Documents:

• Copy of Student's Picture ID

• Birth Certificate

• Copy of Insurance Card(s)

Contact Information: Northwest Black Pioneers Office (206) 420-8769 (206) 255-0220

Note: All Dates, Schools and events/fundraisers are subject to change without notice