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MCPS Historically Black Colleges & Universities
(HBCU) College Fair
This free in-person event is held at The Universities at Shady Grove will provide students in Grades 8–12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 50 HBCUs. Representatives will share information and answer questions from students and parents about admissions, financial aid, testing, majors and much more. The event will also feature a college preparation workshop for middle school students and parents, a discussion on college life, FAFSA completion assistance, scholarship information and more. This event is co-sponsored by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
For more information, please contact the College and Career Coordinator at your school or Dr. Karen Crews, Director, School Counseling Services, at Karen_D_Crews@mcpsmd.org or 240-740-3952.
The 2025 HBCU Fair Registration is Now Open.
UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Friday, February 14, 2025
6:00-8:30 p.m. In Person
For 12th Grade Students and Families:
Need help Completing FAFSA? Join us at the FAFSA/MHEC One Application Completion Event.
MCPS Administrators & Staff: Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to help monitor the breakout rooms and virtual workshop sessions. If you are interested, please contact Hope McGuire (for MCPS administrators and staff only) or sign-up online.
HBCU Colleges and Universities
The following colleges, universities, and organizations will participate in the MCPS 2024 HBCU Fair.
Tips On How To Prepare For College Interviews
College interviews may not necessarily be required by a school, but they are still important and recommended if offered.
Media Coverage from 2024 HBCU Fair
