Find Your Future as a TRIO SCHOLAR

SERVING LINCOLN PUBLIC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Apply to ETS

Application
Four ETS students pose together for photo on college campus

Get the grades and test scores needed to complete a high school degree and begin the collegiate journey. TRIO’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) offers academic, social, cultural and financial support for first-generation college and under-served scholars. ETS currently serves 6 middle schools and 3 high schools in partnership with Lincoln Public Schools.

Step 1

Qualifications

Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels

Effective January 19, 2023 until further notice.

Family Size Federal Income
1 $21,870
2 $29,580
3 $37,290
4 $45,000
5 $52,710
6 $60,420
7 $68,130
8 $75,840
9+ Add $7,710 per person

All students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to qualify.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html

Step 2

Academic Eligibility
  • Is the student currently enrolled or will be enrolling and attending one of the following schools?
    Middle Schools
    • Culler
    • Dawes
    • Goodrich
    • Lefler
    • Mickle
    • Park
    High Schools
    • Lincoln High
    • North Star
    • Northeast
  • Is the student between the ages of 11 and 27 years of age?
  • Does the student:
    • Demonstrate potential for academic success?
    • Exhibit motivation to attend and graduate from high school?

Step 3

Apply

Questions? Call us at (402) 472-8989 or email ets@unl.edu . Here you can view staff contacts to reach out.

Our Partners
  • Culler Middle School
  • Dawes Middle School
  • Goodrich Middle School
  • Lefler Middle School
  • Mickle Middle School
  • Park Middle School
  • Lincoln High School
  • North Star High School
  • Northeast High School