BISA provides supportive services (hands-on-approach) for at least 40 students annually over the entire two or four years of undergraduate study. Services include: financial awards of at least $1,000 annually, books, transportation, tutoring, mentoring, counseling (parents and students), networking among distinguished black women, monthly contacts by a BISA member, on-site visits, and calendars and books of distinguished black women. Each student is provided BISA's 800 number for easy access to the organization on a 24-hour basis.