FHSU Hispanic College Institute
Fort Hays State University's Hispanic College Institute is a free, three-day, residential program that prepares high school Hispanic students to enter and succeed in higher education. For 2021, the Hispanic College Institute will be held in-person on the beautiful Fort Hays State University campus!
Where: Fort Hays State University
When: July 23-25, 2021
Who: Hispanic high school students
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.
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 FREE of charge food and lodging.
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 surrounding states.
Health and Safety Information
With the ongoing pandemic in the United States caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, we will be putting in place additional health and safety precautions this year. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for students to gain knowledge and have fun while they are attending the Hispanic College Institute. To ensure that we have as of a program as possible we will be putting in place the following precautions:
- Masks will be worn by all participants, presenters, and staff at all times.
- We will be practicing social distancing throughout the program – i.e. chairs six feet apart and follow room density guidelines.
- Sanitation stations will be readily available at all events.
- Students will be staying in individual rooms.
For additional information on FHSU’s response to the coronavirus see the FHSU Covid-19 Response web page or call the Admissions Office at (785) 628-4020.
How to Apply
Apply soon, as we still have a limited number of spots available. To be eligible, a student must:
- Have a 2.5 GPA or above
- Be a current Hispanic high school student
There are a limited number of spaces available and acceptance to the program is based on the application.
The deadline to apply is May 15, 2021.
If you have further questions, please call us at 785-628-5666.