FHSU Hispanic College Institute
Fort Hays State University's Hispanic College Institute is a free, three-day, residential program that prepares high school 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: 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 participating students' experiences and challenges. The program is open to current 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 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 updated campus guidance on SARS-CoV-2 virus , we will be relaxing protocols for our HCI program, although our goal is still to provide a safe environment for students to gain knowledge and have fun while they are attending the Hispanic College Institute.
- Masks will be recommended but not required during the program.
- Social distancing students when possible.
- 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
Early Registration has been closed, to be considered as a late registrant please call us at 785-628-5666.
To be eligible, a student must:
- Have a 2.5 GPA or above
- Be a current high school student
There are a limited number of spaces available and acceptance to the program is based on the application.
If you have further questions, please call us at 785-628-5666.