Dear Parent or Guardian:
Your child has expressed an interest in the Pensacola State College TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program. This educationally focused program is designed for young people who have a Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher, who have academic potential to complete their middle and high school education, and who desire to continue their education or training beyond high school. The TRIO ETS Program will help your child to achieve his/her educational goals and to pursue a college education or vocational training after high school.
The TRIO ETS Program provides students a number of free services including FREE TUTORING. Students may receive individual, educational and vocational advising, financial aid/scholarship application assistance, and college preparation/admission assistance. Students are encouraged to participate in ETS sponsored field trips to various college campuses; explore personal interests and career goals; attend workshops aimed at ACT/SAT preparation; development of study skills, test-taking strategies, career planning, decision making, goal setting skills and more.
Student participation in the ETS program requires both student and parent involvement, as listed below. All financial information is CONFIDENTIAL and, unless specifically authorized by you, only TRIO ETS professional staff will have access to this information.
Parental Involvement:
· Information Consent forms completed and signed
· Student and Family Information form signed
· Verification Household Taxable Income: Option 1) last year’s income tax 1040 form or Option 2) proof of untaxed income (AFDC, Social Security)
· Participate in ETS sponsored family workshops as needed
Student Involvement:
· Maintain high academic standards, (minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average required)
· Meet regularly with assigned student services (ETS) counselor
· Participate in planned activities, field trips, seek tutoring assistance as needed, complete and return assignments to ETS counselor
· Attend informative workshops
· MUST complete and submit college applications (12th grade)
· MUST provide copies of college acceptance letters to assigned ETS counselor (12th grade)
· MUST meet with an ETS counselor to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or provide ETS counselor with proof of submission of the FAFSA (12th grade)
· Plans to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college/university OR a vocational or specialized training program after high school graduation
Upon review of the application packet, it will be determined if your child meets the eligibility requirements of the program and would benefit from the services offered. If you have any questions regarding your child’s participation in the TRIO ETS Program, please contact us at the Pensacola State College - Pensacola Campus office (850-484-1620). PSC Pensacola Campus - 1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 6 RM. 675, Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
Juanita Edwards
Director, Educational Talent Search
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