Did you know our website provides multiple different resources for you to prepare yourself for your own future? Check it out here: https://talentsearch.kcc.edu/
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Visit talentsearch.kcc.edu. It's everything TRIO Talent Search in your pocket, download in app store or Google play. Talent Search Website. Get updates on upcoming events and information on scholarships, Financial Aid/Literacy, College exploration/preparation, and Career Exploration/Preparation!  Visit now
Do you or someone you know attend KJHS, KHS, or SACHS and want extra support in preparing for success? TRIO Talent Search is here to help! Complete this referral form to connect with us: https://form.jotform.com/250146210804040
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💰 A solid financial plan has 3 key components: 📊 Budget – Track income & expenses to stay in control. 💾 Savings & Investments – Build wealth & secure your future. 🛡️ Insurance – Protect yourself from the unexpected. Plan wisely, grow confidently!#FinancialLiteracy
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A solid Financial Plan has these 3 components: 1: Budget - Track your income (Money coming in) & Expenses (Money going out) to stay in control.  2: savings and investments - Important to protect you from unexpected expenses and plan for major life events, like post-secondary education, buying a house or your dream car, marriage, children, or retirement. 3: Insurance - Important for risk management. There are many types of insurance; some are required, like automobile insurance, and some are optional, like renters insurance. Please visit your TRIO Talent Search Method Learning account to learn more!
February 24th - March 2nd is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month. There are several resources available to you and your loved ones for free! You are enough as you are and you are not alone.https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/edaw/#resources
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Types of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating disorder, Other specified Feeding and Eating Disorder, ARFID, PICA, Rumination Disorder. American Psychiatric Association. Medical Leadership for mind, brain and body. earn more with the article attached to the URL below! Mental Health Hotline Illinois: 866-903-3787
Eastern Illinois offers several scholarships that you may be eligible for! These are just a few! Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/MYCTG
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Eastern Illinois University Scholarships Available! EIU's scholarship, grant and aid programs for first-year students can help you leave Eastern ready to take on the future, not worried about debt. Just a few: First year merit: Academically talented students will receive up to $16,000 ($4,000 annually). Renewable up to 4 total years!  Panther Promise: Students who file a FAFSA and have a household income between $55,000 and $100,000 can be awarded up to $2,500 a year for up to four years. EIU Promise: It is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning it covers any tuition or fees remaining after other scholarships and awards have been applied. Learn more today! more information eiu.edu/scholarships.
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body and you must do your best to take care of it! Check out this link to learn about ways to maintain heart health, from sleep and fitness to stress management and healthy relationships! Learn here: https://shorturl.at/3Vnbe
about 1 year ago, TRIO Talent Search
American Heart Month 2025
Healthy living. Eat smart  Get enough exercise  Practice good sleep routines Manage your stress Stay socially connected Stay mentally healthy and grounded
Need help with the ACT? Enhanced Prep offers a FREE 2-hour strategy video packed with expert tips! Plus, access session notes to reinforce key strategies. Watch anytime on our website’s "Tutoring & SAT/ACT Prep" page! https://talentsearch.kcc.edu/page/tutoringandsatactpreparation
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🎓✨ Big news, Cougars! Chicago State University is offering amazing AIM HIGH Scholarship incentives! If you have a 2.5 GPA or higher, you could qualify! Don’t miss out on this chance to make your college dreams affordable. 💸📚 👉 Learn more and apply today: https://www.csu.edu/financialaid/AIMHigh.htm #CSU #ScholarshipAlert #AIMHigh #CollegeDreams #StudentSuccess
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Scholarship opportunities. Chicago State University. Scholarship, Required Gpa, Required Test Scores, Scholarship amount, renewal. AIM High merit scholarship 2.5+ cumulative Unweighted GPA. 18 or high ACT total score or SAT 960 or higher. Maximum $24,000(up to $6,000 annually) Maintain full time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours), maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and good judicial standing. AIM High SuccessU Scholarship. Admission to the CSU SuccessU program. 	Maximum $12,000 (up to $3000 annually)	Maintain full time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours), maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)  and good judicial standing. AIM High Honors College	Acceptance into the Honors College	 	Cost of required course materials, issued as online book voucher	Maintain good standing with the Honors College AIM High - Grow Your Own	Receipt of Grow Your Own Scholarship	 	Cost of required course materials, issued as online book voucher	Continued receipt of Grow Your Own Scholarship.
Oportunidades de becas. Chicago State University. Beca	Promedio de calificaciones requerido	Puntuación de prueba requerida	Monto de la beca	Renovación. Beca de alto mérito AIM	2.50 + promedio acumulativo no ponderado	18 o más Puntaje total en el ACT o SAT 960 o más	Máximo $24,000 (hasta $6,000 anuales)	Mantener la matrícula a tiempo completo (mínimo 12 horas de crédito), mantener un Progreso Académico Satisfactorio (SAP) y una buena reputación judicial. Beca AIM High SuccessU	Admisión al programa CSU SuccessU	 	Máximo $12,000 (hasta $3000 anuales)	Mantener la matrícula a tiempo completo (mínimo 12 horas de crédito), mantener un Progreso Académico Satisfactorio (SAP) y una buena reputación judicial. Colegio de Altos Honores AIM	Aceptación en el Colegio de Honores	 	Costo de los materiales del curso requeridos, emitidos como comprobante de libros en línea	Mantener una buena reputación en el Honors College AIM High - Cultiva tu propio	Recibo de la beca Grow Your Own	 	Costo de los materiales del curso requeridos, emitidos como comprobante de libros en línea	Continuación de la recepción de la beca Grow Your Own
The College Board website is useful for many aspects of college preparation. One of those is the scholarship search. This resource offers legit scholarships tailored to your interests and needs. Learn more here: https://www.collegeboard.org/
about 1 year ago, TRIO Talent Search
think unlimited. College board Scholarship search. see your options. Career quiz & search tools. College quiz & search tools. Scholarship quiz & search tools.
97% of Loyola students utilize scholarships and aid to bring down their tuition costs. Check out ways to decrease your tuition with this link: https://www.luc.edu/finaid/scholarships/undergraduate/
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Loyola University Chicago Scholarships available. 1> Presidential Scholarship/. 2 Damen Scholarship. 3. Loyola Scholarship. 4. Dean scholarship. 5. Regent's scholarship. 6. Catholic Heritage Award. 7. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. 8. Fellowships. 9. Mulcahy Scholars program. 10. Dreamer scholarship. 11. Departmental Scholarship. 12. Athletic Scholarship. 13. Accounting and Business law scholarships. 14. Cristo Rey Scholars Program.  15. Deloitte Accounting Scholarship. 16. & more.
If you are in need of any resource try going to kanihelp.org and see if they have what you need. If you need any help please reach out and we can assist! https://www.kanihelp.org/
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Join us for our paying for college workshop at the Kankakee High School on Jan. 16th from 2:45 - 4 p.m. to learn more about the financial aid process, scholarships, grants, and more! Don't miss out on this and the chance to get some free snacks and drinks!
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KCC. Join us for our Paying for college workshop. January 16th in the Freshmen hub at KHS. 3-4 p.m. free snacks and transportation provided! Learn about: FAFSA Process, scholarships and grants, work study, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, and more! More information: 815-802-8570. talentsearch@kcc.edu. talentsearch.kcc.edu
January 21st is National World Religions Day, so here are 10 ideas of how you can celebrate. Learn more about these ideas with this link: https://wearehomesforstudents.com/blog/10-ways-to-celebrate-world-religion-day-2023
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10 ways to honor world religion day 2025. 1: Organize/Attend a multi-faith event. 2. learn about different religions, beliefs, and practices. 3. talk to others about your religion. 4. Watch documentaries, films, or TV shows that explores themes related to different religions. 5. educate others to promote tolerance for different religions. homes for students.
10 ways to honor World religion day 2025. 6. cook a traditional meal from yours or another's religion. 7. visit a place of worship different from your own. 8. volunteer your time at local organizations or religious groups. 9. use art forms to express different beliefs and showcase your work. 10.meditate or pray to honor your own religion. homes for students.
KCC offers a low cost of $174/credit hour (in-district) compared to area colleges and offers many more benefits! Check out your estimated tuition with this link here: https://www.kcc.edu/tuition-and-aid/net-price-calculator/
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KCC Net Price Calculator. Estimate your net price for KCC with their Net Price Calculator  (Defined as estimated cost of attendance - including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses - minus estimated grant and scholarship aid)
January is Mental Wellness Month, so we are asking you to observe and take care of yourself. Check out these 6 short tips on maintaining your Mental Wellness this year! https://unboxedexperiences.com/ideas-mental-health-awareness-month/
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Unboxed Experiences. Guide to Mental Health Awareness Month 2025. 1: Guided Meditation:  A practice that involves paying attention to the present moment, without judgment or distraction  Often used to reduce stress, improve focus and concentration, and enhance overall well-being. 2. gratitude journaling: Write down 3 things each day that you are grateful for in a journal/notebook. It can help you shift your mindset from what you lack to what you have, and can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. 3. Outdoor activities: Being outdoors in nature has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, and promote feelings of relaxation and calm. Try hiking, gardening, or social activities with friends or loved ones. 4. mental health workshops: These workshops can cover a range of topics, from understanding common mental health disorders to stress management techniques and mindfulness practices. 5. Music therapy: Music therapy can take many forms, including listening to music, singing, playing instruments, and improvising music.  6. Self-care bingo: The concept of Self-Care Bingo may sound complicated, but it really is quite simple: create a bingo card with different mental health activities listed in each square
Join us for our paying for college workshop at the Kankakee High School on Jan. 16th from 2:45 - 4 p.m. to learn more about the financial aid process, scholarships, grants, and more! Don't miss out on this and the chance to get some free snacks and drinks!
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KCC join us for our paying for college workshop. Learn about: FAFSA Process, Scholarships and Grants, Work study, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, and more! January 16th in the Freshmen Hub at KHS.  3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free snacks and transportation provided!  more information: 815-802-8570. talentsearch@kcc.edu. talentsearch.kcc.edu
Understanding your tuition is a very important factor when selecting a school. Learn about your local Olivet Nazarene University's plan for students like you here: https://www.olivet.edu/admissions/financial-aid-new-student-tuition/
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The true cost. Olivet Nazarene University.  Student A: Family Income: $45,683 Remaining Cost: $0  Scholarships - $27,500 Grants - $16,395 Loans - $5,500 Employment - $2,000 Remaining Cost - $0. Student B:  Family Income: $86,259 Remaining Cost: $7,390  Scholarships - $23,500 Grants - $ 11,600 Loans - $5,500 Employment - $2,000 Remaining Cost - $7,390. Student C: Family Income: $185,237 Remaining Cost: $20,990  Scholarships - $23,500  Loans - $5,500   Remaining Cost - $20,990
Happy holidays from TRIO Talent Search!
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Happy Holidays from TRIO Talent Search Staff!
December is Universal Human Rights Month so read all about what the United Nations wants you to know, here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
about 1 year ago, TRIO Talent Search
December 10th . Human Rights day. " The Universal Declarations shows the way to common values and approaches that can help resolve tensions and create the security and stability our world craves" - UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres. UN.ORG
Here are 10 healthy financial habitats to practice while in college! Learn more with this link: https://www.debt.org/students/financial-tips-college-students/
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debt.org 10 Financial Tips for College Students
debt.org. 1-6 Budget Tips. Take control, & be responsible: You need to have a solid, well-thought-out financial strategy in place from Day One. Get organized: Open a bank account (if you haven’t already)  Start a savings account. Use credit wisely: Start with an account that has a low limit and use it sparingly at first, remembering to pay it off in full every month. Create a budget: Total income (work, financial aid, scholarships, etc.) - Total expenses (tuition, books, bills, etc.)  Commit to it!  Keep track Create a routine for yourself that includes a regular accounting of your finances. Get a job Most colleges have work-study programs that allow you to create a work schedule around your schooling.
debt.org. 6-10 budget tips. Don’t buy new: Buy used books, dorm supplies, and furniture!  Look for ways to spend less: Take advantage of any student discounts from local businesses. Check online for student deals on travel, food, books, clothing, entertainment, etc. Clip coupons before a shopping trip, and buy generic whenever possible.  Protect yourself : Be particular when it comes to your money. Don’t leave cash lying around. Be skeptical of classmates, friends or others who want to borrow money, or have great ideas about how you should spend yours. Entertain on a budget: Set limits on your spending for nights out and dates, and don’t be intimidated into believing that you have to prove anything by the amount of money you shower on your friends.