16th Annual HBCU Fair Set for Feb. 16

Registration is open for the 16th Annual HBCU Fair. This free in-person event held on Feb. 16 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).

All students and parents/guardians must register to attend. Students may earn three SSL hours for attending at least 2 workshop sessions during the fair and completing an SSL form that will be provided to participants after the event.

For more information, please contact the College and Career Coordinator at your school or Dr. Karen Crews, Director, Student Well-Being and Achievement at Karen_D_Crews@mcpsmd.org or 240-740-3952.