Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded college prep program that assists 7th - 12th grade students who are low-income and/or who will be the first to graduate from college.

The ETS program promotes and encourages students to graduate from high school and enroll in and graduate from college.

Academic, career, and financial counseling is offered to participants. The program assists with the college application and financial aid processes.

• Be a 7th – 12th grade student
• Demonstrate academic potential
• Desire to further your education
• Be a potential first-generation college graduate (first person in your family to earn a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.)
• Meet federal qualifying conditions for low-income status
• Attend a target middle or high school in Heber, Orem, Provo, or Roosevelt
• Commit to attend monthly meetings with a TRIO Academic Advisor
• For more information and to see if you qualify, contact a TRIO Academic Advisor at your school or call 801-863-8570.

• Tutoring
• Career Guidance
• Campus Visits
• Cultural Activities
• Academic Counseling
• College Application Assistance
• Financial Aid Assistance
• Interest/Aptitude Testing
• ACT Prep Workshops

See more information on our services page.

Educational Talent Search is designed to aid students in the high school to college transition process:

• Providing the opportunity for every student to visit various colleges and universities
• Assisting the student in filing for financial aid
• Helping with the college application process
• Providing assistance with class registration
• Supporting the student with college entry and encouraging continual success

Visit our About Us page for a list of all program locations.