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Welcome to the Talent Search @ TRIO
Programs!
Talent Search is sponsored by the University of
North Dakota and the United States Department of
Education. The purpose of Talent Search is to provide
assistance to people having academic potential but
lacking adequate information or school preparation to
enter, continue or resume programs of secondary and
post-secondary education.
Population Served
(Click here for more information)
Students whose parents do not have a 4-year college degree.
Students eleven years of age, or completed the sixth grade.
Students from low-income families, having academic potential.
Students with physical handicaps.
Students from areas of rural and cultural isolation.
Students in need of career guidance and or counseling.
Students who have discontinued the education process and are in resuming their
education.
Services Available
Financial Aid-Assistance to students in securing the
most appropriate financial resources available through
individual and group counseling. Assistance to families
in completion of financial aid forms.
College Admissions-Assistance to students in securing
information applications to post-secondary institutions
of their choice. Campus tours available on request..
Career Exploration-Interest and ability testing with
interpretations. Exploration of job availability,
interview skills, job applications, resume writing,
hiring trends, and experience and training needed for
career choices.
Other Services-Academic advisement, ACT workshops and
interpretations, tutoring, and study skills
Trio Programs Links
Council for
Opportunity in Education
Council
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
FAFSA Application
Student Guide to Financial Aid
How to deal with defaulted student loans
ACT Prep
ACT site
Study Skills
(How to Learn Anything Fast)
United States Department of
Education Links
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Office of Higher Education Programs
Project EASI: Easy Access for Students and
Institutions
Talent Search Spring 2006 newsletter (click here)
Contact Talent Search: Dawn Eckhardt
Phone (701)777-6359
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