HSI Excellence
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Navigating the college experience can be challenging, but with HSI EXCELlence, you are not alone. Maricopa Community Colleges' staff is here to help you every step of the way. You can contact the HSI team directly at 480-731-8874.
HSI EXCELlence offers the opportunity for Latino/a students to have additional guidance and support at six Maricopa Community Colleges Hispanic Serving Institutions while working towards earning a certificate to go straight to work or transferring to a four-year university.
The ultimate goal of HSI EXCELlence is to ensure you have the resources and guidance to persist in college semester after semester until you achieve your goals!
Benefits of the Program
- Student participants can attend events and activities that build their network, skill-sets, and knowledge to support the development of societal, cultural, and academic capital.
- Connection to personalized guidance with navigating college, work, and family.
- Access to learning support resources such as a laptop, calculator, textbooks, and other unmet needs.
- Dedicated Success Coaches supporting you in your college experience.
- Access to scholarship opportunities.
- Opportunities for your family and support system to be a part of your success.
Elements of the HSI EXCELlence program include:
- Cariño (care)
- Comunidad (community)
- Familia (family)
- Flexibility
- Direct outreach
- Support
Application Requirements
To be accepted into HSI EXCELlence, you must:
- Be enrolled at one of the following colleges: Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, or South Mountain Community College
- Submit an HSI EXCELlence program application
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) *strongly encouraged
- Commit to the program until you have completed a certificate, degree, or transferred to a university
Apply Now
When applying, be sure to:
- Complete all sections of the HSI EXCELlence application
- Include the Student Statement of Commitment and the Education and Record Information Release form
For questions, email HSI.EXCELlence@domail.maricopa.edu or call 480-731-8874.