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
Is the student a first-generation student (neither parent has completed a four-year college degree)?
OR
Does the student meet income eligibility requirements?
Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels
Effective January 15, 2025 until further notice.
| Family Size | Federal Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23,475 |
| 2 | $31,725 |
| 3 | $39,975 |
| 4 | $48,225 |
| 5 | $56,475 |
| 6 | $64,725 |
| 7 | $72,975 |
| 8 | $81,225 |
| 9+ | Add $5,500 per person |
All students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to qualify.
source: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ope/trio/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels
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
- Northwest
- 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
- Northwest High School