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Program

The VALHEN Hispanic College Institute (HCI)
Organization

Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN)
Opportunity Type

Pre-college Program
About the Program

The VALHEN Hispanic College Institute (HCI) is a highly successful residential program that prepares Hispanic students in the Commonwealth of Virginia to enter and succeed in higher education. The 2015 HCI takes place at Virginia Tech from July 15 to 18.

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 the students’ experiences and challenges. The program provides clear and practical college application and financial aid information, and allows students to have the opportunity to engage with successful Hispanic leaders and role models who will help inform them about career and educational opportunities. If admitted, students will:

  • Live on Virginia Tech's beautiful campus
  • Receive help writing a college application essay
  • Participate in STEM-related workshops (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sponsored by NASA
  • Learn and/or improve public speaking, presentation and interviewing skills
  • Experience increased awareness of community-focused civic engagement
  • Understand the financial aid and the FAFSA application processes
  • Acquire knowledge on how to search for available scholarships and other types of financial aid
  • Meet and engage with Hispanic leaders and role models to learn about their career successes
  • Have the opportunity to meet with college admissions and financial aid representatives
  • Compete for available scholarships
  • Participate in a College, Career and Community Resource Fair
Program Location

Blacksburg, VA
Program Start

July 19, 2019
Program End Date

July 22, 2019
Application Deadline

April 01, 2019
Application Website

www.valhen.org/hci/

Program Benefits

Benefits
  • Housing
  • Travel to/from program location
  • Meals
Additional Benefits

There is no cost to the student for this event which provides participants with free transportation, food, and lodging.

Requirements

Open to residents of:
  • VA
Additional Geographic Requirements

Bust be enrolled full-time in a Virginia high school
Minimum GPA
 2.5
Year in School
  • 10th Grade
  • 11th Grade
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Keywords
 college, information, Virginia Tech, FASFA,
Last Modified Date
 September 21, 2015