Academic Empowerment Foundation

Bridging the Gap Through Scholarship

Free SAT Prep & Financial Aid Forum, February 2020

The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF) (CFC 91829) and The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. of Maryland (CFC 72512) and Butterflyworks LLC (CFC 16133) will present a FREE SAT Workshop and a FREE Financial Aid Information Forum for Parents/Guardians on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for all area students in grades 7-12.

These FREE workshops and Forums will be held at Charles Herbert Flowers High School, 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, Springdale, MD 20774.

Seating is limited to the first 500 students who register online at www.hlkapsi.org.

You must print and present one copy of your online registration form on the day of the Forum

Free SAT Prep & Financial Aid Forum, March 2019

The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF) (CFC 91829) and The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. of Maryland (CFC 72512) and Butterflyworks LLC (CFC 16133) will present a FREE SAT Workshop and a FREE Financial Aid Information Forum for Parents/Guardians on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for all area students in grades 7-12.

These FREE workshops and Forums will be held at Central High School, 200 Cabin Branch Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.

Seating is limited to the first 500 students who register online at www.hlkapsi.org.

You must print and present one copy of your online registration form on the day of the Forum

HBCU Day Tour, April 2019

HBCU Day Tour Applications Available

The Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated in association with the Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation is sponsoring a Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day Tour for 7th, 8th & 9th graders on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Students will observe campus life first hand at the prestigious Delaware State University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore The cost of this tour is $35.

Applications for the HBCU Day Tour for 7th, 8th, and 9th grades are now available at www.pgcacdst.org.

Download HBCU Day Tour Application

Book Grants Assistance During Government Shutdown

The Academic Empowerment Foundation will provide Financial Assistance to students who are attending College during the Government Shutdown. Students who will need financial support to purchase book and supplies during the Spring 2019 Semester. The Academic Empowerment Foundation is here to provide support to our college students education.

Funding for this special emergency Book and Supply Grant Program is provided through the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capitol Area (CFCNCA) with donated funds from local Federal Government Employees, Retirees, and Department of Defense personnel within the Washington DC Metro Area.



The Academic Empowerment Foundation (AEF) will to do our part to support families and students that are in need during this stressful time; therefore, we have opened this special application period until February 08, 2019 for Federal Government employees who have a student in college and needs financial assistance to purchase books and other supplies during the Spring 2019 semester.

HOW TO APPLY: 


Complete items (1-4) below and mail your application for financial support for Books and Supplies to the Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF), P.O. Box 824, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773.


1. Student’s Full Name, Home Address, Email Address, Home and Cell Phone Numbers Parents/Guardian Home Address, Home, work and Cell Phone Numbers, Federal Agency, and email address (personal and work)

2. Name and Address of College/University/Institution you are attending, Major/Field of study, Classification, College ID Number, and GPA

3. A copy of your Spring 2019 Class Schedule, and date and sign your application

4. A copy of the government furlough letter sent to your parent/guardian.


NOTE: No Applications will be accepted or received after February 8, 2019.


Free SAT Prep & Financial Aid Forum, October 2018

Fall 2018 SAT Prep WorkshopThe Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF) (CFC 91829) and The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. of Maryland (CFC 72512) and Butterflyworks LLC (CFC 16133) will present a FREE SAT Workshop and a FREE Financial Aid Information Forum for Parents/Guardians on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for all area students in grades 7-12.

These FREE workshops and Forums will be held at Charles Herbert Flowers Senior High School, 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Dr, Springdale, MD 20774.

Seating is limited to the first 500 students who register online at www.hlkapsi.org.

You must print and present one copy of your online registration form on the day of the Forum

Free SAT Prep & Financial Aid Forum, March 2018

Update: 2 March 2018, 3pm: Due to inclement weather, this workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

March 2018 Spring SAT FlierThe Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF) (CFC 91829) and The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. of Maryland (CFC 72512) and Butterflyworks LLC (CFC 16133) will present a FREE SAT Workshop and a FREE Financial Aid Information Forum for Parents/Guardians on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for all area students in grades 7-12.

These FREE workshops and Forums will be held at Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Dr, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Seating is limited to the first 500 students who register online at www.hlkapsi.org.

You must print and present one copy of your online registration form on the day of the Forum

Free SAT Prep & Financial Aid Forum, October 2017

October 2017 SAT Prep & Financial Aid Workshop

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The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF) (CFC 91829) and The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. of Maryland (CFC 72512) and Butterflyworks LLC (CFC 16133) will present a FREE SAT Workshop and a FREE Financial Aid Information Forum for Parents/Guardians on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for all area students in grades 7-12.

These FREE workshops and Forums will be held at Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Dr, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Seating is limited to the first 500 students who register online at www.hlkapsi.org.

You must print and present one copy of your online registration form on the day of the Forum

2017 HBCU College Bus Tour

The Ebenezer AME Church 2017 HBCU College Bus Tour is scheduled for April 16-20 2017, and is open to all currently-enrolled high school students (no guests).

Tour Stops: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia

Cost: $500 per student ($475.00 if paid in full by March 3), includes roundtrip luxury Motorcoach transportation, 4 nights of hotel accomodations, and all breakfasts and lunches.

There will be a briefing sessions for all registrants on Thursday April 6 @ 7pm

Contact Ebenezer AME Church at (301) 248-8833 for additional information.

The Academic Empowerment Foundation (AEF), Inc., under the leadership of Andrew Edwards, will provide funding for 25 qualified students in the amount of $100 each to go towards the cost of the 2017 Spring College Tour.

Following are the minimum requirements for students requesting financial support for funds donated by the AEF:

For Washington DC Metro Area High School Seniors ONLY: To qualify, an applicant must have a combined SAT Score of 1050 (Math/Verbal score) or an ACT Score Equivalent.

For Washington DC Metro Area High School Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen: To qualify, an applicant must have a Core GPA of 2.95 or higher or a combined SAT score of 1050 (math and verbal) or ACT Score Equivalent.

Click here for more details about the College Tour Grants

Free SAT Prep & Financial Aid Forum, March 2017

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The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF) (CFC 91829) and The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. of Maryland (CFC 72512) will present a FREE SAT Workshop and a FREE Financial Aid Information Forum for Parents/Guardians on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm for all area students in grades 7-12.

These FREE workshops and Forums will be held at Charles Herbert Flowers High School, 1001 Ardwick-Ardmore Rd, Springdale, MD 20744.

Seating is limited to the first 500 students who register online at www.hlkapsi.org.

You must print and present one copy of your online registration form on the day of the Forum

Free SAT Prep Workshop for April 2016

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The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF) CFC 91829; The Hyattsville – Landover (MD) Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc. of Maryland (CFC 72512) will host and sponsor a FREE SAT Workshop with information on the new and revised College Board SAT (March 2016 edition) and a FREE Financial Aid Information Forum for Parents/Guardians on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am for all area students in grades 7-12.

These FREE workshops and Forums will be held at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 7601 Hanover Pkwy, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Register online at www.hlkapsi.org.

Contact Bro Edwards, 301 512 3997 for additional information.

Contact Information

Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 824
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773

Lynett Belton, Executive Director
Phone: (301) 683-7705

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