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Arizona State University has partnered with the Tolleson Union High School District and Glendale Union High School District, to offer the ASU TRIO Talent Search program to Tolleson and Glendale students and families. The program will provide academic support, university exposure and the tools and resources to empower students to graduate high school ready to enroll and succeed in college.

TRIO Talent Search is a federal pre-college program developed to provide academic and support services for first-generation and/or low-income students interested in seeking higher education with the goal of earning a college degree. Enrollment in the program offers unique and enriching academic, social, cultural and college preparation activities.

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Eligibility requirements

The ASU TRIO Talent Search program and services are free to students who meet the following criteria. Please call our office if you have any questions regarding eligibility.

  • First-generation college-bound student (neither parent has completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree)
  • Family household income meets guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education 
  • Demonstrate a desire to attend college
  • 13 years of age and in 9th-12th grade
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
  • Minimum of 2.5 grade point average
  • Commit to participating in the Talent Search program until high school graduation

Admission

Program applications are accepted year round. Students may request and submit a program application at any of the ASU TRIO Talent Search participating high schools. Only completed applications will be evaluated.

Once applications are evaluated, students will be invited to an interview with the TRIO Talent Search team. Program selection is based upon student need, the completed program application and interview. Priority is given to freshman and sophomore students.

For more information, email TRIO Talent Search or call 602-496-0972.

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Select based on the campus of your major.

Tolleson, La Joya, and Sierra Linda students:

Apply here

Copper Canyon, Westview, and West Point students:

Apply here

Glendale, Independence, Apollo, and Cortez students:

Apply here

Talent Search Spotlight

I’m loving everything that I’m doing…Even though the internship is virtual, I’m getting an abundance of experience interacting with participants during class. Creating class content has also allowed me to navigate various facilitation styles to ensure that the information presented is understood by all participants.

Berenice Figueroa Senior Community Health Major

Master the transition from high school to college

Talent Search coaches work closely with each student to create an individualized college preparation plan, recommend program activities that match their interests, and provide resources and support for every student. Most activities are offered during the school day, at the participant’s high school.

TRIO Talent Search activities

 

Academic enrichment

  • Needs assessment
  • Academic tutoring
  • Test preparation for SAT/ACT
  • Success strategy workshops

 

Emotional support

  • Mentoring
  • Personal development
  • Financial literacy

 

Experiential support

  • College campus visits
  • Cultural enrichment activities
  • Summer enrichment programs

 

College readiness

  • Step by step FASFA assistance
  • College application assistance
  • Scholarship/application assistance
  • Career exploration

Contact us

Location

TRIO Talent Search 
Arizona State University, West Valley campus 
4701 W. Thunderbird Rd. 
University Center Building, Room #220 
Mail Code 2252 
Glendale, AZ 85306 
602-496-0972 
[email protected] 

Stay connected

    

Talent Search Staff

Cecalie Fort, M.Ed.
Program Director- TRIO Talent Search Tolleson
602-543-1088
[email protected]
Appointment: https://bit.ly/cecalie-appointment 

Nathaniel Gomez
Coordinator- TRIO Talent Search Glendale
602-543-4907
[email protected] 
Appointment: https://bit.ly/nate-appointment 

Jennifer Gray
Program Director
602.496.3298
[email protected] 
 

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