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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 23, 2023

Program End Date

July 26, 2023

Application Deadline

April 01, 2023

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
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the nation's premier Hispanic leadership development organization. We are a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(C)3 organization based in Washington, D.C. For nearly four decades, CHCI has been Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders® by promoting education attainment, providing unmatched career development experiences, and offering leadership programs that connect program participants to the most powerful network of U.S. leaders. Learn More 

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