CHS Updates

STARTALK summer language program at HCC

THE DEADLINE to apply to this summer language program is THIS MONDAY, APRIL 16.  Information is here.

Saturday: Money Matters Fair (3/31/12)

Find out about new, smart ways to $tretch your money

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 10 AM - 1 PM -- Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Event includes free shredding, "Mind Your Pennies with Buck" activities for children, free credit reports, free tax advice, FREE, on-site tax preparation (courtesy of Liberty Tax and the Office of the Comptroller) and information about personal finance and financial aid for college. Teens are invited to play Yi-Fi, an interactive, eye-opening financial literacy game which explores different financial decisions and their potential consequences. Click here for information about shredding, tax preparation documents to bring, a list of all of the organizations that will be at the Fair, and more.

"Money Matters Fair is co-sponsored by Howard County Council Chairmember Calvin Ball, Howard Community College, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), MakingChange: A Financial Wellness Center, and Friends of Howard County Library.

Tomorrow: STARTALK Summer Language Program information session

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 6:30 PM  -- Howard Community College (HCC), Columbia; Rouse Company Foundation (RCF) Student Services Hall, Room 400. CLICK HERE to visit the HCC STARTALK  webpage for all information, application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 16.

STARTALK Summer Language Program at HCC

2012 STARTALK classes: JUNE 25 - AUGUST 2
                                                               (Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

STARTALK is a free program provided by the government which is designed to increase the number of Americans studying "critical need" languages. STARTALK pays tuition for secondary-level students (grades 8 - 12) to learn Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi or Persian via Howard Community College's (HCC) World Languages Program during the summer months. Students who successfully complete STARTALK receive four (4) college credits, and, with prior approval, may earn a World Language credit for graduation. CLICK HERE to visit HCC's STARTALK  webpage for all information, application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 16.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a STARTALK Information Session at the HCC Columbia campus on TUESDAY, MARCH 6 at 6:30 PM in the Rouse Company Foundation (RCF) Student Services Hall (RCF), Room 400.

This weekend: FREE FAFSA workshop at HCC

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 9 AM - NOON -- Duncan Hall, HCC, Columbia. HCC 's Financial Aid Services will guide you through completing the online 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid  form (FAFSA). Bring to the Workshop:

• Your FAFSA PIN number (apply for it at www.pin.ed.gov)
• Social Security Number
• 2011 Federal Income Tax returns
• 2011 W-2 Statement(s)
• 2011 Asset Information and Untaxed Income Record
• Driver's License

Monday: Open House for high school students, parents at Howard Community College

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1 - 3 PM --  Room 100, Duncan Hall (DH) Howard Community College (HCC), Columbia. (Presidents' Day holiday -- no school)

Thursday: High School Information Session at HCC

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7 PM -- Room 400, Rouse Company Foundation (RCF) Student Services Hall, Howard Community College (HCC), Columbia. CLICK HERE for information about HS Information Sessions on February 9 (AND 16) and the Open House on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (Presidents' Day holiday -- no school).

High School Information Sessions and more at Howard Community College (HCC)

CLICK HERE for information about:

• Evening (7 PM) Information Meetings for High School Students, Parents (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9* & 16)

• HCC Open House for High School Students, Parents (MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1 - 3 PM  Presidents' Day holiday -- no school)

• Silas Craft Collegians Scholarship Program Information Session (WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 , 7 PM)

           * FEBRUARY 9 information session includes Pay for College information.

Also at HCC:   FREE "You CAN Afford College"
                                       FAFSA Workshop for High School Seniors

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 9 AM - Noon -- Duncan Hall, HCC, Columbia. HCC 's Financial Aid Services will guide you through completing the online 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid  form (FAFSA). Bring to this Workshop:

• Your FAFSA PIN number (apply for it at www.pin.ed.gov)
• Social Security Number
• 2011 Federal Income Tax returns
• 2011 W-2 Statement(s)
• 2011 Asset Information and Untaxed Income Record
• Driver's License

Howard Community College (HCC) information session for high school students, parents

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7 PM -- HCC Transfer Center (RCF-242), located in the Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall. High School Information Sessions are designed to help graduating seniors prepare for a successful transition into college. The sessions will highlight specific HCC programs and services, including Freshman Focus, Rouse Scholars, Silas Craft Collegians, Early Entrance and financial aid. Participants will also be able to tour the campus. For more information call 443 518-4599 or email hsinfo@howardcc.edu.

Howard Community College (HCC) information session for high school students, parents

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7 PM -- HCC Transfer Center (RCF-242), located in the Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall. High School Information Sessions are designed to help graduating seniors prepare for a successful transition into college. The sessions will highlight specific HCC programs and services, including Freshman Focus, Rouse Scholars, Silas Craft Collegians, Early Entrance and financial aid. Participants will also be able to tour the campus. For more information call 443 518-4599 or email hsinfo@howardcc.edu.