Located in the Student Services Complex, Room S-2077

TRiO Talent Search (TS) is a federally funded program designed to encourage high school students to complete their high school education and pursue higher education.

TS provides low-income, first-generation students with opportunities and assistance to explore their potential for academic, social, and personal growth.  Its purpose is to provide equal access to post-secondary education for high school students by providing them with adequate preparation to enter college.  Talent Search assists students with college selection and application process, assistance in career planning, scholarships, and financial aid to attend college.

Program Requirements

In order to participate in the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Students must be between the ages of 11 and 27 and have completed the fifth grade
• Attend one of the target schools:
  • Latino College Preparatory Academy
  • Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
  • Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
  • Abraham Lincoln High School
  • William C. Overfelt High School
• Through the Performance Partnership Pilot (“P3”) for Disconnected Youth, the Department of Education waived immigration status requirements effective in November 2022 until September 2026.
• Be a potential first-generation college student (this means neither parent has a bachelor’s degree from a four-year post-secondary institution in the United States)
• Meet income guidelines established by the US Department of Education (this income is taxable income, not gross based on family size)
• Show potential to attend post-secondary institution and need for the program services that are offered

Our Services

Advising

• Career, Academic: Secondary & Post-secondary, College, Financial Aid, Financial Literacy and Workshops for the families of participants

Post-secondary Placement

• College admission advising, Financial Aid application assistance, College Campus Visits & Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams

Academic Preparation

• Study Skills development, Test-taking strategies and Tutoring

Course and Grade Monitoring

• 4-year Academic Plans, Career Exploration, Career inventories, Job site tours, Career/Professional Mentoring

Location: Student Services Complex, Room S-2077.  For office hours and more information call (408)531-6146 or visit https://www.evc.edu/programs-academics/pre-college-programs/trio-talent-search