Program Description
The TRIO Talent Search program identifies disadvantaged youths with
potential for postsecondary education. It aims to encourage them in
continuing in and graduating from secondary school and in enrolling in
programs of postsecondary education. Furthermore, the program is designed to
publicize the availability of student financial aid as well as to increase
the number of secondary and postsecondary school dropouts who reenter an
educational program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be the first
in your family to attend college and you must characterize your financial
situation as low income or very low income .
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Web Site Address:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/triotalent/applicant.html
Headquarters Office:
Office of Federal TRIO Programs
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Higher Education Programs
1990 K Street, N.W., Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20006-8510
OPE_TRIO@ed.gov
(202) 502-7600
(202) 502-7857
(202) 219-7074
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
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