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.
