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  • Educational Talent Search Program

    Enrollment Application

  • Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and Applicant:

    The goal of the TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program is to help students prepare to attend the college or university of their choice.  ETS is an educational program serving students who are enrolled in any grade from six through twelve and who attend or live in the target areas of Walnut Ridge and Briggs High Schools, Johnson Park, Sherwood, Hilltonia, and Wedgewood Middle Schools. Select adult students under the age of 27 may also qualify for TRIO ETS services.  ETS is funded largely by $277,375 per year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. 

    Program services include but are not limited to: academic advising and tutoring, assistance in selecting high school courses, mentoring, career information and exploration activities, ACT/SAT information and preparation, college planning and placement including assistance in completing college and financial aid applications, financial literacy, and visits to colleges and universities.  For more information about the ETS Program, please visit http://cscc.edu/ets/.  Two-thirds of the participants selected for the ETS Program must be from low-income families and be potential first generation college students (neither parent has graduated from a four year college or university).  All participants must show a need for the services provided by the Educational Talent Search Program. 

    There is absolutely NO CHARGE to student or parents for Educational Talent Search services and materials.  Your interest in the Educational Talent Search Program is appreciated. Please completely fill out the application. Feel free to contact the Educational Talent Search Office at (614) 287-5056 with any questions that you may have.  We must have a completed application before the student can be selected to participate in this program.

     

    Sincerely,

    Melissa Paskievitch

    Supervisor, TRIO Educational Talent Search Program Columbus State Community College

     

    Columbus State Community College 

    TRIO Educational Talent Search 

    223 Franklin Hall

    550 East Spring Street

    Columbus, Ohio 43215

    Phone: (614) 287-5056 

    Fax: (614) 287-6296 

    trioets@cscc.edu

     

     

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    • The following determines whether or not the student meets federal income guidelines:

      The personal information that you give to the Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program is required by the U.S. Department of Education.  No one may see the information unless they work with or for the ETS program or the U.S. Department of Education.  The General Education Provision Act (Private Rights of Parents and Students) or more generally known as the Buckley Amendment, offers parents the option of sending their financial information under separate cover (i.e. this page may be detached and sent separately from the student’s application ) and such information shall be confidential and not available to the student.  This information is necessary to determine if your child is eligible to participate in the ETS program. The student is not eligible for ETS services unless this information is provided. 

      Please indicate the level of your Total Family TAXABLE Income for 2024. Please contact the ETS Office at (614) 287-5056 if you have any questions about this.

    • I authorize the staff members of Columbus State Community College’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) program to obtain documents relative to and consistent with my/the student’s education.  Such documents include but are not limited to: grade cards, school transcripts, test scores, and school lunch program eligibility.  In accordance with the Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act (FERPA) (20.U.S.C Section 1232g), I authorize ETS to obtain information related to my/the student’s application for college admission and acceptance status, financial aid application (FAFSA), and award letter at any and all colleges and universities, as well as current enrollment status and/or number of credits enrolled.  I authorize ETS to release or to obtain information from any agency or program providing supplemental educational services.  I give permission for the student to participate in any ETS activities (including those that involve travel).  I authorize ETS to obtain the above information once accepted into the program and throughout his/her post-secondary education. I understand that ETS will report statistical data to the U.S. Department of Education in accordance with grant funding regulation regarding end of year reporting.

      Columbus State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era in administering its policies and programs.  It is the policy of the College to maintain an environment free of sexual harassment and intimidation.

      SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

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    • Educational Talent Search Agreement 

    • In order for me to meet the goals of the Educational Talent Search program, I will graduate from high school and continue on to some type of education after high school.  I agree to the following guidelines that will help me meet these goals and will try to the best of my ability, to follow them throughout the school year.  I understand that I will be placed on probation, and possible termination, with ETS if my Advisor feels I am not abiding by this agreement.

      I will:

      1. Attend school regularly (in person or virtually) and be on time,
      2. Participate in class (in person or virtually) by being an active listener and taking part in discussions,
      3. Work with an ETS advisor to create academic goals and work to accomplish objectives in person or by responding to phone calls, texts, emails, and social media messages sent by ETS Advisor,
      4. Set aside quiet time to study daily and complete all homework and classroom assignments,
      5. Discuss my school day with my parents/guardians daily,
      6. Talk to my teachers and ETS Advisor about academic concerns,
      7. Participate in ETS meetings with advisor during office hours, in group lessons/meetings, signing on to the ETS website/Blackboard, college field trips and other ETS sponsored events, and sign on to the ETS Facebook or Twitter page (if I have parental permission)
      8. Attend the ETS field trip/activity, if I turn in a permission slip.  If I cannot attend, I will call ahead and cancel. Failure to show up/cancel could result in the loss of field trip privileges,
      9. Encourage parents/guardians to attend ETS meetings,
      10. Take messages, permission forms and notices home and return them ON TIME if needed,
      11. Attend recommended tutoring activities,
      12. When college ready, provide copies of financial aid application confirmation and college acceptance letters,
      13. Behave in a respectful manner during ALL ETS activities
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