Prospective Students
Trio Talent Search

Support for local students

Academic, financial, career or personal counseling including advice on entry into secondary or post-secondary education programs
Career exploration and aptitude assessment
Tutoring services
Information on post-secondary education
Information on student financial assistance
Exposure to college campuses
Assistance in completing college admission and financial aid applications
Assistance preparing for college entrance exams
Mentoring programs
Special activities for seventh and eighth graders

Providing information on how to help students through the college process
Parent meetings and workshops on financial aid, scholarships, vocational school and college admission requirements
Continued commitment to help students find success

Either first generation (neither parent has a four-year college degree) and/or financially eligible.
A U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
Students interested in pursuing higher education
AND enrolled in the 7th—12th grade in one of the following schools:
- Durango High School
- Big Picture High School
- Escalante Middle School
- Ignacio Middle and High School
- Mancos Middle and High School
- Pagosa Springs Middle and High School
- Cortez Middle and High School

To learn more about the program and to apply please call our office at: