FHSU Hispanic College Institute
Fort Hays State University's Hispanic College Institute is a free, four-day, three-night residential program that prepares high school students to enter and succeed in higher education. The Hispanic College Institute will be held in-person on the beautiful Fort Hays State University campus!
Where: Fort Hays State University
When: June 5, 2024 - June 8, 2024
Who: High school students, classes of 2025 & 2026
The program is based on research and input from Hispanic educators and community leaders, and much of the content is delivered by Hispanics who can relate to participating students' experiences and challenges. The program is open to current class of 2025 and 2026 high school students with a 2.5 GPA or above.
HCI students will:
- Live on FHSU's beautiful campus
- Learn about the importance of going to college
- Learn about the college admission process
- Get help writing a college application essay
- Improve public speaking, presentation, and interviewing skills
- Learn how to navigate financial aid and FAFSA application processes
- Engage with Hispanic leaders, mentors, and role models, and discover how they made their college and career choices
- Meet with FHSU admissions and financial aid representatives
- Compete for a variety of scholarships
The program provides food, transportation and lodging FREE of charge.
Students who attend the Hispanic College Institute will not only learn about and get excited about college, but they'll also have fun as they make new friends from all over Kansas and the surrounding states.
How to Apply
In the spring of 2024, you can register for the program.
To be eligible, a student must:
- Have a 2.5 GPA or above
- Be a current high school student, graduating class of 2025 and 2026
There are a limited number of spaces available.
If you are interested in joining us please contact Hugo Perez at hci@fhsu.edu or 785-628-4020 to inquire about availability.