WELCOME - BIENVENIDOS
The Hispanic population pursues their education at Tri-C because they find caring professionals, solid education, highly respected training, and well established retention initiatives that ensure success and match their academic and cultural interests.
Our Mission
Created in 1992, the Hispanic Council (HC) facilitates the implementation of Hispanic initiatives to benefit Tri-C and the Hispanic community. It also advises the College on Hispanic issues and serves as a liaison between the College and the Greater Cleveland area Hispanic community.
The Council offers the following assistance:
-Support for admissions and registration
-Help with the financial aid process
-Link Hispanics with Tri-C programs, services,faculty and staff, including members who are bilingual
-Advocacy
Programs
Conexiones: This newsletter reaches out to the Tri-C’s Hispanic student population. Read the newsletter with information about activities, financial opportunities, college and community news, Hispanic services and important dates.
Hispanic Education Conference: The annual conference addresses education related topics such as recruitment, retention, leadership, careers, community outreach and financial aid. Participants include high school and college students, college faculty and administrators, and members of the community at large. The next conference is scheduled for April 18, 2008.
Anuual Calendar of Cultural Events: This annual online publication is read throughout the Greater Cleveland area. It includes information on films, concerts, dances, and other community functions.
Cleveland Festival Hispano Calendar: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this publication reaches over 10,000 people. It features wonderful artwork by a local Hispanic artist and lists dozens of Cleveland Festival Hispano community events.
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Most students finance their education with Federal Student Aid. In addition, you can apply for the Hispanic Scholarship for Student Success, as well as other scholarships from the Tri-C Foundation and external scholarships.
Qualifications for the Hispanic Scholarships for Student Success:
Hispanic students need a 2.5 GPA; Preference given to full-time students with financial need (must have FAFSA on file) and you must be registered at Tri-C; US nationals and permanent residents
Need more money for school?
Esperanza
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship
Cleveland Scholarship Program
Coca Cola Scholarship
Latino College Dollars
Mesa Education and Research Foundation
Give back by supporting the future of Hispanics. The students appreciate your support! Contact the Tri-C Foundation.