TRIO Educational Talent Search

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Our Mission

TRIO Educational Talent Search

TRIO Educational Talent Search is a federally funded program designed to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds discover their academic potential and prepare for success in higher education.

Serving students in grades 7th-12th, we provide comprehensive support services including academic tutoring, college and career counseling, financial aid guidance, test preparation, and college campus visits - all completely free to participating students and families.

Our goal is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete postsecondary education. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams.

Grades 7th-12th
Students We Serve
500+
Students Annually
5
Partner Schools
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100%
Free Services

Our Partner Schools

Parlier High School

Parlier Junior High School

Dinuba High School

San Joaquin Valley High School

Washington Intermediate School

Our Services

Support Services & Eligibility

Discover the full range of free services designed to help you succeed in school and prepare for college.

Our Services

TRIO Educational Talent Search provides comprehensive support to help you succeed in school and prepare for college.

  • Academic Tutoring & Support

    Personalized help to excel in your classes

  • College & Career Counseling

    Guidance through the college application process

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Help understanding and accessing financial resources

  • Mentoring & Workshops

    Personal guidance and development programs

  • College Visits & Events

    Campus tours and educational activities

100% Free Services

All services are completely free to eligible students and families.

Am I Eligible?

To participate in Educational Talent Search, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

  • Be enrolled in one of the following schools:

    Parlier High School, Parlier Junior High School, Dinuba High School, Washington Intermediate School

  • Grades 7-12

    Current middle school or high school student

  • Have a interest in attending college upon high school graduation.
  • Citizenship/Residency

    U.S. citizen or meet residency requirements

  • Income OR First-Gen College Student

    Meet federal income level guidelines

    And/Or

    Parents do not have a 4-year degree or higher.

Ready to Apply?

If you meet these requirements, you are ready to join! Contact us to start your application.

Parlier

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Dinuba

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Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals committed to your success

Sandra Fuentes

Sandra Fuentes, Ed.D.

Dean of Early College

 

Shawna DiQuirico

Shawna DiQuirco

Budget Technician

 

Kristen Chavana

Kristen Chavana, M.A., PPS

ETS Counselor

Parlier HS

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Damian Mendoza

Damian Mendoza, M.S., PPS

ETS Counselor

Parlier Junior HS

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Josefina Ramirez

Josefina Ramirez, M.S.

ETS Counselor

Dinuba High School

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Aime Ramirez

Aime Ramirez, M.S. PPS

ETS Counselor

Washington Intermediate School

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Get in Touch

Location
Building CSS-2
Reedley College Campus

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* Summer hours may vary