The TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program helps prepare and motivate students in grades 6-12 to succeed in college. ETS participants receive academic advising, information on college, careers, and financial aid, as well as opportunities to visit colleges and participate in educational activities. All services are FREE for student participants.
Check Eligibility
As a federally funded program, TRIO Educational Talent Search follows guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education.
Students must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident or in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident.
- Meet at least one of the following:
- From a low-income family (based on federal guidelines).
- A first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree)
- Two-thirds of students served must meet both low-income and first-generation criteria.
- The remaining one-third of students may be any student enrolled at a target school site.
- Demonstrate the potential to succeed in postsecondary education.
If you have questions about eligibility, connect with your TRIO advisor or email us.
Paper applications can be submitted to your ETS advisor or your school’s main office.
- Your school site advisor will notify you once you are accepted.
- Once admitted, you remain in ETS until high school graduation. There is no need to reapply each year.
ETS offers a variety of free services to help you prepare for college and career success:
- Help with choosing the right classes to get ready for college (A-G courses)
- Referrals to tutoring services available at your school or in the community.
- Practice and prep for college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT.
- College campus visits and enrichment activities.
- Information about careers and college majors to help you plan your future.
- Step-by-step help with college applications and financial aid forms.
- Information on scholarships and other ways to pay for college.
- Referrals to other support programs and resources.
All services are FREE and designed to help you reach your college and career goals!
Meet The Trio ETS Program Team
ETS advisors are here to guide you through your college and career journey. Connect with your advisor today!
ARC Director of TRIO ETS
Angelica Perez Martinez
perezma@arc.losrios.edu
(916)484-8033
Center Unified School District
Matthew Johnston
JohnstM@arc.losrios.edu
Wilson C. Riles Middle School
Center High School
Natomas Unified School District
Karina Tinoco-Martinez
tinocok@arc.losrios.edu
Natomas Middle School
Natomas High School
Inderkum High School
Bianka Munoz Jovel
MunozB@arc.losrios.edu
Jefferson School
Bannon Creek School
Leroy Greene Academy
San Juan Unified School District
Audrey Ayala
AyalaA@arc.losrios.edu
Aspire Alexander Twilight Academy
Mesa Verde High School
San Juan High School
Mariam Oudeh
oudehm@arc.losrios.edu
Sylvan Middle School
Lichen k-8
Contact
Hours
Monday - Friday:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
ARC Main Campus:
Student Center Building