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 Prep
  • San Jose High School
  • Lincoln High School
  • Overfelt High School
• Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Be a potential first-generation college student (this means neither parent has a bachelor’s degree from a four-year post-secondary institution)
• Meet income guidelines established by the US Department of Education (this income is taxable income, not gross based on family size)
• Have a High School cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Show potential to attend post-secondary institution and need for the program services offered

Our Services

Advising

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

Postsecondary 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:

Second Floor- Dr. Mauro Chavez Student Service Center Building, Student Success Center #204.  For office hours and more information call (408)531-6146 or visit https://www.evc.edu/programs-academics/pre-college-programs/trio-talent-search