Broward County Public Schools 2017 College Fair

The BCPS College Fair allows students and parents to meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, public, private, two-year and four-year colleges and universities.

This is a great opportunity for students and parents to learn about academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid and the enrollment process. College representatives and high school staff will be on site to provide information and answer questions. 

Representatives from more than 125 colleges, universities and technical schools from a wide range of public and private, two-year and four-year institutions and all branches of the U.S. military will be at the College Fair to share information and answer questions about their programs.
 

American University of Washington	DC
Anna Maria College	MA
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale	FL
Atlantic Technical College	FL
Barry University	FL
Berry College	GA
Broward College	FL
Bryant University	RI
Carlos Albizu University	FL
Christopher Newport University	VA
City College	FL
Dartmouth College	NH
Eckerd College	FL
Ed Waters College	FL
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	FL
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising	CA
Flagler College	FL
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)	FL
Florida Atlantic University	FL
Florida Atlantic University - College of Business	FL
Florida Atlantic University - Honors College	FL
Florida Atlantic University - Link Program	FL
Florida Gulf Coast University	FL
Florida Institute of Technology	FL
Florida International University	FL
Florida International University - Hospitality & Tourism Management	FL
Florida Memorial University	FL
Florida Polytechnic University	FL
Florida Southern College	FL
Florida SouthWestern College	FL
Florida State University	FL
Franklin University Switzerland	SUI
Full Sail University	FL
George Mason University	VA
Georgia State University	GA
Harvard University	MA
Illinois Institute of Technology	IL
Jacksonville University	FL
John Jay College of Criminal Justice	NY
Johnson & Wales University	FL
Keiser University	FL
Kennesaw State University	GA
Lasell College	MA
Lawrence Technological University	MI
Lesley University	MA
LIM College	NY
Lynn University	FL
Manhattanville College	NY
Maryville College	TN
Massachussetts Maritime Academy	MA
McFatter Technical College	FL
Merrimack College	MA
Monroe College	NY
New College of Florida - Honors College	FL
New World School of the Arts	FL
New York Film Academy	NY
Newbury College	MA
North Carolina - Outward Bound	NC
Nova Southeastern University	FL
Nova Southeastern University	FL
Oglethorpe University	GA
Palm Beach Atlantic University	FL
Penn State University	PA
Regis College - Boston	MA
Rice University	TX
Rider University	NJ
Ringling College of Arts & Designs	FL
Rollins College	FL
Sacred Heart University	CT
Saint Leo University	FL
Salem College	NC
Seton Hall University	NJ
Sheridan Technical College	FL
Smith College	MA
Southeastern University	FL
St. John's University	NY
St. Thomas University	FL
Stetson University	FL
Stonehill College	MA
Suffolk University	NY
SUNY Cortland	NY
SUNY Maritime College	NY
Cooper Union College	NY
The Ohio State University	OH
Towson University	MD
Tusculum College	TN
U.S. Air Force Academy	CO
U.S. Coast Guard Academy	CT
U.S. Military Academy (West Point)	NY
UEL International	UK
University of Alabama	AL
University of Alabama in Huntsville	AL
University of California, Berkeley	CA
University of Central Florida	FL
University of Connecticut	CT
University of Delaware	DE
University of Florida	FL
University of Florida - College of Pharmacy	FL
University of Maryland	MD
University of Massachussetts - Amherst	MA
University of Miami	FL
University of Mississippi	MS
University of New Hampshire	NH
University of New Haven	CT
University of North Carolina School of the Arts	NC
University of North Florida	FL
University of Notre Dame	IN
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus	PA
University of South Carolina	SC
University of South Florida	FL
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg	FL
University of Tampa	FL
University of Tennessee	TN
University of Vermont	VT
University of West Florida	FL
Valdosta State University	GA
Warner University	FL
Washington College	MD
Wesleyan College	GA
Western Carolina University	NC
Western Kentucky University	KY
Western Michigan University	MI
William Peace University	NC

Participants can attend workshops on finding money for college and navigating the college admissions process. Various workshops are in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. (Seating is limited.)
 
Workshops begin at 6 p.m. ,7 p.m. and 8 p.m. :
 

Session Topic	Location
How to Get Money for College	Performing and Visual Arts Auditorium
Navigating the College Admissions Process	Arena Club Room
An Introduction to Naviance – Family Connection	First Floor Dining Area

Computer labs will be open from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and staffed with financial aid experts to assist families with completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The FAFSA is where students receive federal financial assistance in the form of loans, grants and work-study programs.  Annually, BCPS seniors leave over $10 million in Pell Grants (need-based grants) on the table, simply because they do not complete the application. 
 
Although not required, students and parents should both create a FSA ID that serves as the PIN for accessing the FAFSA prior to attending the FAFSA lab.  This will cut the time needed to complete the FAFSA in half; however, staff can assist with creating a FSA ID at the college fair if the student and/or parent cannot create one beforehand. 
 
No appointment is required, but one is highly encouraged as limited walk-in assistance will be available. 

School Counselors, BRACE Advisors, College Admissions Officers and Financial Aid Officers will be available to provide personalized assistance and information on:
 

High School Graduation	Financial Aid
PSAT	FAFSA
SAT	Bright Futures and other scholarships
ACT	FAFSA
Khan Academy	Naviance
Top Careers and Pathways	NCAA
Industry Certifications	Students with Disabilities

Parking at the BCPS College Fair is free. Click image below for a larger view.

The BCPS College Fair is conveniently located at Nova Southeastern University at The Rick Case Arena Don Taft University Center, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314.
 

 

Thank you for registering for the 2017 BCPS College Fair!  As the 6th largest school district in the U.S., our college fair annually draws over 4,500 student and participants.  

This year's booth registration fees for colleges and universities are $200, including parking, a pre-fair hospitality reception, bottled water, and snacks.  Booth sizes are 6’x 8’ and will include a table, two chairs, tablecloth, pipes and drapes, and sign for the school name.    

Please click the following link to access the registration page with details about payment options. Contact Carol Lopez at 754-321-1675 or carol.lopez@browardschools.com with any questions.    

College Fair Registration

BCPS will also partner with National Hispanic College Fairs to host a daytime college fair (9am - 1pm) on the same date (10/9) as the evening event (6-9pm).  These are separate events and require separate registrations. To additionally reach over 2,000 Hispanic students during the daytime college fair, please visit National Hispanic College Fairs to register or contact Keith Outlaw at 800-460-0599 or keithoutlaw.nhcf@gmail.com.  

Thank you for helping us build a college-ready culture in our communities!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for your generous support of the College Fair.

Broward Education Foundation

Florida Virtual School

Grand College Tours

Hoffman’s Chocolates

Memorial Healthcare Systems

Pepsi Beverages Company

Premier College Advisors

Princeton Review

Revolution Prep

SIXUP

This is Improv

Wells Fargo

YouVisit.com

 

Special thanks to the following for your support and contribution the College Fair.

BCPS CTACE Department

BCPS ESOL Department

BCPS Public Information Office

BCPS Student Services/HEART

BCPS Title I Department

Broward 2-1-1

Broward College

Broward College – TRIO Program

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Career, Technical & Adult Education (CTACE)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Florida International University

Fort Lauderdale High School

Hallandale High School

Hot 105.1

Lynn University

Nova High School

Nova Southeastern University