Aloha Parent/Guardian and Student:

Your child has expressed an interest in participating in the Hawaii Educational Talent Search (HETS) Project of the University of Hawaii. HETS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and sponsored locally by UH Manoa and provides free college, career, and financial aid information to high school students each year. HETS identifies students who demonstrate an interest or desire to attend college and provides them with the motivation and support to enroll in a program of postsecondary education (college, university, technical or vocational school) after high school graduation.

Hawaii Educational Talent Search encourages and prepares students for postsecondary enrollment by providing assigned students in grades 9-12 with the following services and activities through group workshops and individual appointments held at designated target schools:

• Academic Advisement
• College Awareness Activities
• Career Exploration Activities
• Financial Aid Awareness Activities
• Scholarship Information
• College & Career Field Trips
• Individual Assistance with College Admissions, Scholarship Applications & Financial Aid Forms

In order to be eligible for selection as HETS participants, students must meet the following criterion:

• Be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien;
• Be at least 11 years of age and in grades 9-12;
• Commit to remain in the HETS Project until HS graduation;
• Demonstrate an interest or desire to attend college.

Please complete this part of the application and return it to the address. You may also return it to your child’s school office. All completed applications will be reviewed, and eligible applicants contacted within 14 days regarding their status.

Thank you for your interest in the Hawaii Educational Talent Search Project. Please call us at (808)313-3451 or email hets@hawaii.edu if you have any questions or need additional assistance.

Sincerely,

Hawaii Educational Talent Search Team

Please note that all applications are accepted for review regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or disability (U.S. Dept. of Education -GEPA Section 427).

Information Endorsement

In order for Hawai‘i Educational Talent Search (HETS) to provide effective counseling and other services to the enrolled participants, I/we authorize HETS program, staff and representatives to:

• Have access to a copy of the participants: school transcripts, test scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT, and others), course registration and Free and Reduced Meal information
• Discuss the participants financial situation with financial aid officers, staff and organizations
• Discuss the participants academic, personal and financial situation with school personnel
• Communicate with representatives from agencies and post-secondary institutions on the participants behalf
• Supply representatives from post-secondary institutions with the participants name and address for the purpose of providing information to the participant about college and other educational opportunities

I/We further understand that HETS may document program events, via photographs, videos and/or other media including internet, digital, and grant permission for the participant’s image and likeness to be used for promotional material without compensation.

Student Waiver

I/We acknowledge the risk of personal injury arising from attendance at any and all Hawai‘i Educational Talent Search (HETS) sponsored activities. I/We indemnify and save harmless University of Hawai‘i System (HETS), its officers, employees and representatives from any and all liability should any accident or injuries occur to my child while participating in any HETS program
activities.

If my/our child should require medical attention and every reasonable effort has been made to contact me, I/we authorize HETS personnel to seek medical treatment for my/our child. In case of medical emergency, I/we consent to and authorize the treatment and medical attention of my/our child by medical professionals, or those under their supervision, should injury or illness arise. Should medical attention become necessary, I/we accept responsibility for all medical expenses and other related charges or claims arising from such medical treatment or care, and release the University of Hawai‘i (HETS), its officers, agents, community partners, and employees from any liability, claims, or demands connected with such treatment or care. I/We also understand that HETS will not be responsible for my child after he or she leaves the scheduled programs.

I/We agree to the aforementioned terms of the preceding “Information Endorsement” and “Student Waiver”. I/We also certify that all information provided on this form is true, correct and complete to my/our knowledge.

Educational & Household Income Information

Per the Federal TRIO grant regulations we are required to ask about family income levels. Please use the table below to determine your family income level based upon the size or your family unit. Is your income at or lower than the number listed for family size?

Federal TRIO Programs

Household Size and Hawaii Low Income Level

(Effective January 15, 2020 until further notice)

Size of Family Unit	Hawaii
1	$25,965
2	$35,250
3	$44,535
4	$53,820
5	$63,105
6	$72,390
7	$81,675
8	$90,960
9+	For each additional family member, add $9,285 to maximum allowable annual income

Please note that Taxable Income is usually lower than Adjustable Gross Income which is located at the bottom of the first page of most tax forms. Annual Taxable Income can be found on Page 2 of most tax forms. Please call 808-313-3451 if you have any questions or need assistance locating this information

I certify that all the information provided above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge.

Information Endorsement

In order for Hawai‘i Educational Talent Search (HETS) to provide effective counseling and other services to the enrolled participants, I/we authorize HETS program, staff and representatives to:

• Have access to a copy of the participants: school transcripts, test scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT, and others), course registration
  and Free and Reduced Meal information
• Discuss the participants financial situation with financial aid officers, staff and organizations
• Discuss the participants academic, personal and financial situation with school personnel
• Communicate with representatives from agencies and post-secondary institutions on the participants behalf
• Supply representatives from post-secondary institutions with the participants name and address for the purpose of providing
  information to the participant about college and other educational opportunities

I/We further understand that HETS may document program events, via photographs, videos and/or other media including internet, digital, and grant permission for the participant’s image and likeness to be used for promotional material without compensation.

I/We acknowledge the risk of personal injury arising from attendance at any and all Hawai‘i Educational Talent Search (HETS) sponsored activities. I/We indemnify and save harmless University of Hawai‘i System (HETS), its officers, employees and representatives from any and all liability should any accident or injuries occur to my child while participating in any HETS program activities.

If my/our child should require medical attention and every reasonable effort has been made to contact me, I/we authorize HETS personnel to seek medical treatment for my/our child. In case of medical emergency, I/we consent to and authorize the treatment and medical attention of my/our child by medical professionals, or those under their supervision, should injury or illness arise. Should medical attention become necessary, I/we accept responsibility for all medical expenses and other related charges or claims arising from such medical treatment or care, and release the University of Hawai‘i (HETS), its officers, agents, community partners, and employees from any liability, claims, or demands connected with such treatment or care. I/We also understand that HETS will not be
responsible for my child after he or she leaves the scheduled programs.

I/We agree to the aforementioned terms of the preceding “Information Endorsement” and “Student Waiver”. I/We also certify that all information provided on this form is true, correct and complete to my/our knowledge.

If participant is under 18, ONE or BOTH parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign