RIO HONDO COLLEGE Educational Talent Search

TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN ONLY

I give my consent to Educational Talent Search (ETS) to secure and review information that may be needed to verify my income, to complete applications to postsecondary institutions and financial aid programs. I hereby grant permission to the personnel of my child’s school to provide copies of transcripts, test scores, and academic progress reports to the ETS staff. I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all the information will be held in the strictest of confidence and used for statistical purposes only.

As federally funded program by the U.S. Government's Department of Education the following is asked to determine eligibility for our program. Please fill out to the best of your ability. All information provided is strictly confidential.

Medical Release: Should my student require medical attention while participating in ETS activities and I cannot be contacted, I give my consent to medical examination and treatment deemed necessary by the attending medical professional.

Mandated Reporting: Most information shared between participants and Program Representatives is held completely confidential. Please be aware of the few exceptions. Information shared regarding abuse (physical, mental, or sexual) and/or harm to oneself or others must be reported by law to the appropriate individuals.

Permission to Access School Records: I hereby give TRIO/ETS Program staff permission to have access to grades, progress reports, school transcripts, assessment test scores, school lunch program eligibility, and updated contact information from the school administration. I authorize ETS to obtain information related to my child’s application for college admission and acceptance status, financial aid application (FAFSA), and award letter at any and all colleges and universities.

Media Release: I hereby give permission to the TRIO/ETS Program Staff to photograph my child for promotional purposes and/or file records related to the TRIO/ETS Program and/or statements to be used by ETS for promotion, publicity, or instructional purposes.

Participation: I give permission for my child to participate in ETS activities. I agree to encourage my child to do well in high school and pursue post-secondary education. (Participation during pandemics, such as COVID-19, would require online Zoom activities).

By signing my name on the signature line, I certify that each response within this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. It also indicates that I acknowledge and give consent to the requests of the ETS Program.