TRiO Educational Talent Search is a grant funded program through the US Department of Education serving 600 students in Jackson County. The program operates in 7 schools and serves students in grades 6-12. TRIO ETS works with students to provide services that prepare them for a postsecondary education.  Services include mentoring, tutoring, career exploration, self-awareness activities, study skills assistance, college testing prep, college planning, college visits/presentations, financial aid and scholarship workshops, cultural and educational trips, college visits and more. Interested students should visit http://www.roguecc.edu/TRiOETS/ for a detailed look at the program.

Eligibility requirements:

• To be eligible to take advantage of TRiO ETS services you must qualify as low income and first generation student (your parents did not obtain a 4-year college degree); be low-income only; or be first generation only.
• All TRiO ETS participants must be a U.S. citizen or a qualified permanent resident.
• All applicants are required to complete a TRiO ETS application form.

All services are FREE and space is limited so sign up today.  The most crucial time for preparing for college is right now! Getting ready for college requires planning and making important decisions along the way. Fortunately, TRIO can help! Please contact Angel Garcia in the Panther Future Center for more information and to sign up for TRIO! 541-842-5363 or email agarcia@roguecc.edu