Educational Talent Search

Educational Talent Search is one of the Federal TRIO programs, authorized by Title IV of the Higher Educational Act of 1965. Its legislative purpose is to help participants complete high school and to successfully enter post-secondary educational programs. TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

The services we have are offered to first generation and/or low-income students in the following grade levels, 6th through high school graduate, a high school dropout, a GED recipient, and/ or a college dropout.

Talent Search is funded by the United States Department of Education and is sponsored by South Suburban College

The following schools participate in the Educational Talent Search Program at the South Suburban College:

• Calvin Coolidge Middle School
• Gwendolyn Brooks Junior High School
• Rosa Parks Middle School
• Thornton High School
• Thornwood High School
• Thornridge High School

The following services are provided by this office:

• Information about academic, career, and vocational opportunities
• Study Skills Development
• Information about college admissions and financial aid
• College Campus visits (In-State and Out-of-State)
• Assistance with ACT/Sat preparation and registration
• Visitations to businesses, industries, and cultural sites
• Workshops and in-school sessions relevant for educational opportunities beyond high school
• Individual and small group tutoring sessions

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• Events
• Links
• Photo Gallery
• Staff

Download applications and other forms here:

• Request for Services Form [2 pages]
• Information Waiver Form
• Federal Low Income Levels
• Photo Waiver

(All FOUR forms below must be submitted to complete your application.)

Other forms :

• Verification of College Placement Form
• Student Update Form

All forms may be printed, filled out and mailed to our office:

Educational Talent Search
South Suburban College
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473