Eastfield College Educational Talent Search

Pleasant Grove Campus
802 S. Buckner
Dallas, TX 75217

What is Talent Search? | Who is eligible? | Talent Search provides
What are the benefits? | How can I become a participant |Links
ETS Student Participant Application (pdf file) | ETS General Community (Adult) Application (pdf file)

What is Talent Search?

Talent Search is a federally funded program. It is designed to identify and help qualified students complete high school as well as enroll in a college degree program. It also assists disadvantaged adults who have not completed high school and/or a college degree program.

Who is eligible?

• Students — 6th to 12th grade (Age 11-18)
  • Attending: Skyline, Samuell, Spruce, Florence, Hood, or Comstock)
• Adults — Age 19-27 (in zip codes 75217, 75227, and 75253)
• Veterans
• Low income
• Potential first generation college students
• United States Citizens or permanent resident status

Talent Search provides:

• Tutorial services
• Personal, career, academic advising
• College tours
• College Admissions/Financial Aid information & Assistance
• Career Exploration
• SAT, ACT, and GED Prep information
• And much more

What are the benefits?

• Motivate and increase readiness and desire to attend college
• Learn to access financial aid for college/universities
• Benefits of post-secondary education
• Educational Talent Search program services are free for eligible participants

How Can I Become A Participant of Educational Talent Search?

Step 1: Obtain an application for the Eastfield College Educational Talent Search Program

High School and Middle School students:
Click on the ETS Student Participant Application.

Adults:
Click on the ETS General Community (Adult) Application.

In person: Pick up an application packet from your school counselor

or

The Talent Search Office
Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus
802 S. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, TX 75217
            
Step 2: Potential participants will need to complete the application form(s) and provide:

1. Documentation of proof of residency if not a U.S. Citizen
2. Student transcript (High School students) or Most recent report card (Middle School students)
3. Taxable income information

           
Step 3: Completed application information can be returned to the school counselor or the Talent Search office.

Links

Fafsa

Apply for federal financial aid.

CollegeForTexans

Information about applying and paying for colleges and universities in Texas.

EveryChanceEveryTexan

Information about college, scholarships, etc. provided by the Office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Reality Check

A fun interactive assessment providing information about financial literacy and careers.

www.act.org

Information regarding registration for the American College Testing Program (ACT) College Entrance Exam.

www.collegeboard.com

Information regarding registration for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) College Entrance Exam.

For more information call Eastfield College 972-860-5373.

Fax: 972-860-5320