SLHS Counseling Calendar

Friday, December 9, 2016

TRIO services and resources now available to SLHS!


Iowa Lakes Community College TRIO Talent Search Program has been established for quite some time in area schools, such as: Algona, Bishop Garrigan, Emmetsburg Catholic, Emmetsburg Public, Estherville Lincoln Central, North Union, Graettinger Terril, Ruthven Ayrshire, Okoboji, Sacred Heart, Spencer and West Bend-Mallard and is NOW serving Spirit Lake!!!

TRIO is for students in grades 6-12 who 1) neither parent has graduated from a 4-year college OR 2) meets very liberal TAXABLE income guidelines OR 3) Both!

TRIO allows for new friendships to be formed, great experiences to be had and a chance to grow both academically and personally. Some FREE activities offered include:
  • In-school advising sessions: great information and tips on test taking, note taking, self-esteem, scholarship opportunities, ACT prep, financial aid, colleges, careers and more!
  • Campus visits to great colleges and universities
  • Fun educational trips
  • Help with homework
  • Summer bus trips: 8th-11th grade students visit college and university campuses in new places

If you believe you and/or your child is eligible for TRIO programming, please either fill out the application attached or you will find paper applications available outside of my office. 

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