Talent Search Willacy Application
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Your child is invited to participate in the TRiO Talent Search Program of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The Talent Search program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education and sponsored locally by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and provides academic support, career guidance, college enrollment, and financial aid services. The main goal of this grant is to encourage your child to enroll in a college of their choice after high school graduation. This process starts as early as 6th grade and continues through 12th grade. An College Readiness Coordinators from the program will be available at your child’s school on a regular basis throughout the year to assist students in reaching their full potential.
Your child may be eligible to participate in Talent Search if they meet these requirements:
- Must be 1st Generation student (Neither biological parent has a four-year degree)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Meets income guidelines
- Is enrolled in grades 6th - 12th
- Has the potential and desire for academic success
Please complete the attached forms and return to the school counselor or TRiO Talent Search Coordinators at your earliest convenience. There are limited spaces available per grade, and parent signature is mandatory for your child to be eligible for selection.
TRIO Talent Search offers the following services FREE of charge to your child if selected:
- ACT Preparation and Fee Waivers
- Assistance in applying for college admissions and housing
- Academic Advising in dual credit and high school courses provided on an individual basis along with tutor referrals
- Assistance in applying for student financial aid (Pell Grant, local and state grants, scholarships,and loans)
- Career and Vocational guidance for making a career choice
- Information on Community Colleges, Universities, Technical, or Vocational training programs
Thank you for your interest in the TRiO Talent Search Program. Please contact your College Readiness Coordinator if you have any questions or need additional assistance.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI. Educational Talent is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. $277,375.
Parent Consent and Information for Student Participation TRIO Talent Search
- At this time, I authorize the TRiO Talent Search Program to contact and request information from, as well as share information with my child’s school, teachers, and counselors. At this time, I grant permission for the release of my child’s school records, transcripts, financial aid awards, and other materials necessary for participation in the program such as campus location information from PEIMS as submitted to the Texas Education Agency, and all other achievement records to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley TRIO Talent Search Program.
- I grant permission to the TRiO Talent Search Program to provide (over the counter medication) to my son/daughter for any minor illness that they may encounter while at a TRiO Talent Search sponsored event.
- I give permission to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley TRiO Talent Search Program to arrange transportation for my son/daughter, to and from TRiO Talent Search sponsored events, in vans, buses, or other vehicles driven or arranged by the University of Rio Grande Valley TRiO Talent Search Program and seek medical assistance in the case of an accident.
- I give my son/daughter permission to be interviewed and photographed by digital, still photo film, or video recorder by TRiO Talent Search for use on radio, TV, printed media, social sites, or in project documentation and promotional materials.
- Our signatures below indicate our commitment to the TRiO Talent Search Program. I consent to my child using the Internet and other technology and accept responsibility for appropriate use thereof.
I understand that TRiO Talent Search is a Federal Funded program authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. I also understand that the information I have provided will be used to document my eligibility for the TRiO Talent Search Program. I understand that the information provided on this application will be held confidential by the TRiO Talent Search Staff. I certify that all the information I have provided is true and accurate.
Lasara ISD and Raymondville ISD: Abiel Cantu
Email: abiel.cantu@utrgv.edu
Lyford CISD & San Perlita ISD: Lenora Yanez
Email: lenora.yanez01@utrgv.edu
Sincerely,
Carlos A. Rios, Director, Talent Search
Email: carlos.rios@utrgv.edu
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