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Eastfield College Educational Talent Search

Pleasant Grove Campus
802 S. Buckner
Dallas, TX 75217

Educational Talent Search Staff
Director: Dr. Tricia Thomas	972-860-5317	Triciathomas@dcccd.edu
Program Services Specialist: Mary De Jesus	972-860-5321	Marydejesus@dcccd.edu
Program Services Coordinator: Vacant	972-860-5319
Student Support Services Coordinator: Ursula Brent	972-860-5309	Ursulabrent@dcccd.edu

What is Talent Search? | Who is eligible? | Talent Search provides
What are the benefits? | How can I become a participant
General Community Application (pdf file) | Preliminary Application (pdf file)

What is Talent Search?

Talent Search is a federally funded program. It is designed to identify and help qualified students complete high school as well as enroll in a college degree program. It also assists disadvantaged adults who have not completed high school and/or a college degree program.

Who is eligible?

Students — 6th to 12th grade (Age 11-18)
- Attending: Skyline, Samuell, Spruce, Florence, Hood, or Comstock)
Adults — Age 19-27 (in zip codes 75217, 75227, and 75253)
Veterans
Low income
Potential first generation college students
United States Citizens or permanent resident status

Talent Search provides:

Tutorial services
Personal, career, academic advising
College tours
College Admissions/Financial Aid information & Assistance
Career Exploration
SAT, ACT, and GED Prep information
And much more

What are the benefits?

Motivate and increase readiness and desire to attend college
Learn to access financial aid for college/universities
Benefits of post-secondary education
Educational Talent Search program services are free for eligible participants

How Can I Become A Participant of Educational Talent Search?

Step 1: Obtain an application for the Eastfield College Educational Talent Search Program

High School and Middle School students:
Click on the Preliminary Application.

Adults:
Click on the General Community Application.

In person: Pick up an application packet from your school counselor

The Talent Search Office
Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus
802 S. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, TX 75217

Step 2: Potential participants will need to complete the application form(s) and provide:

Documentation of proof of residency if not a U.S. Citizen
Student transcript (High School students) or Most recent report card (Middle School students)
Taxable income information

Step 3: Completed application information can be returned to the school counselor or the Talent Search office.

For more information call Eastfield College 972-860-7895.