February 2021

Financial Aid Assistance in February

February is an important month for applying for financial aid. You will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA). Join Montgomery College Financial Aid Office's FAFSA and MSFAA Days! Counselors will be available to virtually assist on an individual basis.

FAFSA and MSFAA Days are held on most Mondays from 1-4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. in February. Please click here to register!

Do You Want To Improve Your English?

American Pre-Academic and Professional ESL (APPE) offers courses for students whose first language is not English. Courses include instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. APPE courses range from beginning through advanced levels.

To learn more about the dates, times, and classes being offered in February, please click here.

To learn more about the dates, times, and classes being offered in March, please click here.

Credit versus Noncredit Programs

Do you want to learn the difference between Montgomery College's credit and noncredit programs? Please join us on Friday, February 26, 2021, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for an information session.

Please click here to register if you are interested!

Computer Basics Workshop in Spanish/Taller Virtual

Este taller es para estudiantes con un nivel básico en computación, que buscan mejorar sus destrezas en el uso de Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint y en técnicas de estudio para potenciar su aprendizaje.

Para registrarse, contacte a Carlos Iglesias al 240-549-3881 o al correo electrónico carlos.iglesiaslopez@montgomerycollege.edu.

Building Racial Justice Through Health

Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Dr. Pollard discussed the community's response to the pandemic delivering urgent messages to the community about transmission, treatment, and vaccination.

Please click on the video below to watch the discussion.

Spanish language video: How to Pay for College?

Karlyvette Acevedo shares how access to different sources of financial aid make it possible to attend college. As a financial aid outreach advisor at Montgomery College, she assists new students and community members to find funding sources.

Watch the Spanish language interview with Karlyvette Acevedo by clicking on the video below.

Spanish language video: Community Services

Maureen Larenas informs us how Covid-19 has increased the community's need to access services and resources. As a manager at the county's Tess Center, she ensures services and resources are offered to everyone.

Please click on the video below to watch the discussion in Spanish.

Community Engagement Centers
For individual advising, workshops and classes come see us or call us at these centers

Please note: We are teleworking. Email us for assistance.

East County Community Engagement Center
East County Regional Services Building
3300 Briggs Chaney Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Telephone: 240-567-9072
E-mail: Grace Karambiri

Ethiopian Community Center
8120 Fenton St., Suite 201B
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 240-839-7805
E-mail: Hamrawit Tesfa

Gaithersburg Community Engagement Center
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 2087
Telephone: 240-567-9077
E-mail: Carlos Iglesias

Call today for an individual appointment!

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