Educational Talent Search Program
FAU Talent Search Overview
The TRIO Talent Search at Florida Atlantic University is a free pre-college program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education designed to identify and assist scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds in the 6th – 12th grades at target schools in Broward County School District with the potential to enroll in postsecondary school after high school. The program provides its participants with academic, career, and financial counseling and encourages them to graduate from high school and complete their postsecondary education.
FAU Talent Search aims to enhance academic performance, increase inspiration, introduce students to college campuses, publicize financial aid availability, and assist participants with the postsecondary application process.
While the Talent Search program exists through Florida Atlantic University, the program encourages scholars to apply and enter a College, University, or other qualified post-secondary education institution in the United States, using the collected resources and information from the programs.
Purpose
FAU Talent Search seeks to meet the following goal for its participants:
- Familiarize participants with the college admission, selection, and financial aid application process
- Assess and guide participants’ interests in professional careers
- Increase the financial literacy of both the student and parents
- Teach participants how to explore career and colleges
- Improve their school performance persistence
- Motivate participants to maximize their academic and personal potential
Talent Search Services
The talent search team will provide in-school services on a weekly basis to meet with students and parents and to provide college, career, and financial aid readiness. We will provide a customized college plan for each student enrolled in the Talent Search Program.
Middle School Component
The Talent Search Team will be available to discuss college awareness and conduct career assessments to explore career majors and pathways in the classroom setting or after-school workshops for students and parents.
High School Component
The Talent Search Team will be available to provide the following pre-college advising services and workshops:
| Career Assessment & Exploration | College Survival Skills |
| College Majors & Career Pathways | Dual Enrollment Info Sessions |
| College Admission Overview | Financial Aid Overview and Assistance |
| College Application Assistance | Offer College Mentoring to Students |
| College & Career Advising | Selecting the Right College/Technical School |
| College Recommendation Letter | Scholarship Search and Application Assistance |
| Understanding College Cost and Options |
Who can apply?
Eligibility is based on federally defined criteria:
- Enrolled in one of the target schools for FAU Talent Search Grant
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has a bachelor’s degree)
- Limited income (Verified by a Talent Search Member) and/or
- Have documented learning or physical disability (self-certify)
An eligible Talent Search student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has not yet earned a high school degree but is committing to use Talent Search resources.
How can I apply?
Apply by filling out the form at the link below:
Apply Here