What is Educational Talent Search(ETS)? 

Educational Talent Search  is a 100% federally funded TRIO program at $379,019 by the U.S Department of Education.

Educational Talent Search identifies and assists individuals from income eligible backgrounds and /or potential first generation students (neither parent has a four- year college degree) who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the postsecondary school of their choice.

Educational Talent Search  also serves students without high school diplomas by encouraging them to reenter the education system and complete their education. The goal of  Educational Talent Search  is to increase the number of youths from these backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in post secondary education institutions of their choice.

Educational Talent Search Graduation Rates

2004-2005 Grant Year
97% graduated from high school
83%  of college ready entered post secondary education

2005 - 2006 Grant Year
96% graduated from high school
81% of college ready entered post secondary education

2006 - 2007 Grant Year
96% graduated from high school
81% of college ready entered post secondary education

Contact Information

• Vincennes Office 812-888-4298
• Evansville Office 812-428-0085