Educational Talent Search (ETS)

What is TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS)? 

The TRIO Educational Talent Search program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to motivate and prepare low-income, first-generation college students for success in postsecondary education (trade school, community college, or 4-year university). All services are provided at no cost to students and their families.

What are the expectations for students in TRIO ETS? 

ETS students must meet with a TRIO ETS Outreach Specialist once a month for a college/career workshop. Students must also demonstrate the potential to succeed in post-secondary education whether that is pursuing a trade school, community college, or 4-year university.

What criteria do students need to meet to join TRIO ETS?

As a federally funded program, TRIO Educational Talent Search must adhere to guidelines established by the Federal government. Previously, participants were required to be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents. However, a new waiver through The California Higher Education Collaborative now allows the ARC TRIO ETS program to enroll students regardless of their citizenship status.

Two-thirds of students must meet federal low-income guidelines and be a first-generation college student.

The other 1/3 of students can be any student enrolled at a target school site.

Students must also demonstrate the potential to succeed in post-secondary education. 

Participants must submit an application for acceptance into the program.

What free services are provided?

Academic Advising
Secondary and Post-Secondary Course Advising.
Connections to Tutoring Resources
College Entrance Exam Preparation
College & Career Awareness
College Exploration Activities
Information on Majors and Careers
Assistance Completing College Applications
Information on Admissions, Financial Aid, College Enrollment Process and Educational Equity Programs (TRIO SSS, EOP)
College and Educational Campus Visits
Financial Aid Awareness
Assistance in Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California

 

Dream Act
Information on Scholarship Opportunities

What are some opportunities have we provided to students in the past?

Middle School

·         Spring 2022: San Jose State University & Winchester Mystery House

·         Spring 2023: San Francisco State & California Academy of Science Museum

·         Fall 2023: Cal Maritime & Chabot Museum

·         Spring 2024: Sonoma State & North Bay Science Fair

 

High School

·         Fall 2022: Bay Area College Tour Trip (3 nights, 2 days)

·         Spring 2023: Coastal College Tour Trip (3 nights, 2 days)

·         Summer 2023: Southern California Summer College Tour Trip (4 nights, 5 days)

·         Fall 2023: UC Berkeley Soccer Game & Campus Tour (1 day)

·         Spring 2024: Chico State, Cal Maritime, Sonoma State, Sierra College, & Alcatraz Island (2 days, 1 night)

·         Summer 2024: Dual Enrollment Summer Program

** Field trips are covered free of cost. We cover the hotel, meals, and any activities/museums.

I am interested! How do I apply?

You can submit an online application, or you can visit the library during lunch on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, Thursday’s to see Ms. Mariam to get a paper application. The online application is available in Spanish, Punjabi, Urdu, Russian, or Ukrainian.

Interested in learning more? Please visit our TRIO ETS ARC website!

Current Advisor

Ms. Mariam, She/Her