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Thank you for your interest in Educational Talent Search!

Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a program designed to help students prepare for college. All program services are FREE. We provide academic advising, college tours, cultural activities, assistance with scholarship applications, and more! Students interested must attend one of the following schools:

• Hambrick Middle School
• Stovall Middle School
• Aldine Ninth Grade School
• Aldine Senior High School
• Davis Ninth Grade School
• Davis Senior High School
• Eisenhower Senior High School
• MacArthur Ninth Grade School
• MacArthur Senior High School
• Blanson CTE

Because the Department of Education federally funds the ETS program, there are specific documents we are required to obtain in order to determine eligibility for the program. To complete your application the following documents are needed:

1. Completed ETS Application (with Social Security number and taxable income included)
2. Most recent Transcript (if in high school) and/or Report Card/Progress Report
3. If applicable, a copy of an award letter if you are receiving federal assistance such as: TANF, Social Security, Disability, etc.

Although not required, for expedited processing of your application please include:
      o A copy of your most recent tax form (1040)
      o A copy of the student’s Social Security card and/or Permanent Resident Card

All information is kept confidential and is used only to determine eligibility for the Educational Talent Search program.

Sincerely,

TRIO Educational Talent Search Staff University of Houston Downtown

Website: www.uhd.edu/talentsearch | Email: TalentSearch@uhd.edu | Phone: 713.221.8992

(You must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible non-citizen to be a member of ETS. Check ONLY one box)

Please indicate in which areas you would like to receive information or require assistance:

Parent/Guardian #1

Parent/Guardian #2 (skip if N/A)

By signing my name on the signature below, I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If accepted into the UHD ETS program, I will strive to continually improve my academic performance and maintain an active ETS participant.

By signing my name on the signature line below, I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information will be used to verify eligibility and to provide data in compliance with federal regulations. I also give my consent to the University of Houston Downtown Educational Talent Search program to obtain transcripts and any educational records that pertain to my child’s academic progress.

CONSENT OF PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN REQUIRED IF ABOVE INDIVIDUAL IS A MINOR. 

I am the parent and/or guardian of the above minor and hereby consent and agree to the foregoing terms and provisions on his or her behalf.