• TRIO Destination College Application

    Why should you be a part of Destination College?

    The TRiO Destination College team believes that every student CAN go to college. Our goal is to help middle/junior high school and high school students like you build a pathway to college and career goals!

    We hold regular events and visit your school to support you on your journey. Join us to define success your way and reach your goal of attending college.

    WE CAN HELP YOU!

    • Reach college step by step
    • Join virtual and face to face club meetings to meet new friends and explore colleges and careers
    • Find money for college and learn how to manage it
    • Get FREE online tutoring
    • Complete college, scholarship and financial aid applications

    Testimonials from TRiO Students

    • “I am glad that I am in TRiO because if not I would be missing out” -Student from Ramsey Junior High School
    • “TRiO is fun, and helped me gather info about college and more things I needed to know” -Student from St. Elmo Junior High School
    • “I enjoyed that I am learning more about my future options while having fun.” -Student from Paris Mayo Middle School
  • FREE services offered to all participants:

    • Monthly meetings/workshops at school
    • Trips and college visits
    • Help with college and financial aid applications
    • Connections to tutoring
    • ACT prep courses
    • Parent workshops
    • Leadership opportunities

    CONTACT:

    Lori Ohnesorge
    Director of TRiO Destination College
    Lake Land College
    217-234-5048
    lakelandcollege.edu/triodc
    facebook.com/triodc

    APPLY TODAY!

    • Student Information  
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    • Education & Income Verification  
    • Lake Land College Destination College, a Talent Search project, is required by the US Department of Education to verify educational background and household income level for all participants. (34CFR643.10) All information will be held in strict confidence, and we will adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

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    • Release Statement & Agreement  
    • Please read carefully and sign where indicated. Failure to provide a signature will delay processing of the application.

      • I hereby authorize the release of all secondary & post-secondary school records to the Destination College program.
      • I authorize Destination College to share and discuss any information with my parents or legal guardians.
      • I understand that all information on this application as well as that released from the school will be held in strict confidence by Destination College.
      • I give permission to Destination College to take photographs during activities, trips, events and to use my child’s name and/or photo for Destination College educational and/or promotional purposes.
      • Our signatures below indicate our commitment to our child’s education and Destination College.
      • I understand that this authorization remains in effect while a participant in Destination College and through post-secondary education. I will provide Destination College with written notice to revoke the authorization.
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    • Student Needs Assessment  
    • STUDENT, PLEASE READ EACH STATEMENT CAREFULLY. SELECT THE ANSWER THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR NEED.


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