You may know that financial aid qualifies you for the Pell & Map grant! Did you know it can also help you gain access to grants to help you pay for school? Learn more with this link: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants
7 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Types of Grants offered by Financial Aid.  Pell Grant   Map Grant  Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants Teach Education Assistance for College and Higher Education   & more
Scholarships are going to be reopening coming next month, keep in mind UNIGO is a free online resource that can connect you with 1,000s of potential scholarships, uniquely identified to your profile! Use this URL to set up your account and begin the browse: https://www.unigo.com/
7 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
2024-25. 1000's of scholarships! most scholarships will be opening in September so put the time on your calendar and try out this free resource! Unigo.com Scholarships
"Having clean water is vital to our individual health, our collective agricultural needs, and the needs of our environment" so an awareness month is a requirement! Learn more about this month here: https://nationalwaterqualitymonth.org/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
August is recognized as Water Quality Awareness Month. 8 Things You Can Do at Home to Protect Your Water:Wash your car at a car wash Pick up after your pet Don't hose down your driveway, use a broom Don't use fertilizer made with Phosphorous  Don't flush expired/unwanted medication down the toilet take used oil/antifreeze to a service station or recycling center Avoid using antibacterial soaps/cleaning products use a rain barrel to collect rainwater. Learn all about this with the link provided!
Berkeley not only is a great university to study at it also offers a TRIO SSS program! You may be eligible for their program, learn more here: https://studentsupportservices.berkeley.edu/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Check out Berkeley's TRIO SSS program!Students receive academic assessment and advising; guidance as they establish their individual study plans, aid in selecting their courses and creating academic achievement plans; tutoring and mentoring; regular one-on-one check-ins; and opportunities to participate in several SSS credit bearing courses. Students also have access to personal counseling, financial literacy courses, graduate school preparation, and career services. Learn more about your eligibility for this program here or with the link below : https://studentsupportservices.berkeley.edu/   Berkeley University of california
Learn how to budget using the 50/30/20 rule here: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-the-50-30-20-rule/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
what is the 50/30/20 method? notes: necessities/needs: rent/mortgage, groceries, utility bills. minimum debt payment. 50% notes: discretionary/wants: subscriptions , concert tickets, travel money, debt (greater than 20%) 30%. notes, other/savings: retirement, medium-term gorls, bedt)less than 20%) , emergencies 20%. Experian TM
Still in the process of choosing which school you want to go to? Let College Navigator help guide you through choosing the right university for you. Start with this URL: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
College navigator. discover & compare different schools. filter school options based on: state, level of award desired, institution type. learn about additional resources. @nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator. learn more with this link, also added below!. college navigator find the right college for you
August is Black Business month, this provides a chance for society to not only support Black businesses but provide them a platform to grow their enterprises and build wealth. Learn more with this URL: https://www.blackenterprise.com/what-black-businesses-month-means-to-america/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
National Black Business Month. "Redirecting a small portion of our individual spending would dramatically increase the sale of Black-owned  businesses" - John William Templeton (cofounder of awareness month) www.blackenterprise.com
Being a TRIO Talent Search student means you are most likely eligible for TRIO SSS in college, Universities all around the U.S.A offer these programs. Check out the University of Nevada's here: https://www.unr.edu/trio
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Talent Search can help you with graduating High school and Student Support Services help you with Graduating College. Universtiy of Nevada TRIO SSS opportunities Available! Learn more about their program with the link below. https://www.unr.edu/trio
Starting the FINAID process for the first time can seem scary, don't do it alone! Contact the TS staff or check out this resource tool to get you started!: https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/fsa-handbook/2023-2024/application-and-verification-guide/ch2-filling-out-fafsa
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Understanding financial aid. trio talent search. 1. create FSA ID's & login.  2. student portion of application. 3. parents portion of application.  4. applying to colleges. 5. reviewing your award letter. free application federal student aid. it can be a confusing task wihtout knowing how it all works, so review this website and get familiar with the process! fsapartners.ed.gov. federal student aid. an OFFICE of the U.S Department of EDUCATION. proud sponsor of the American mind
Still in the process of choosing which school you want to go to? Let College Navigator help guide you through choosing the right university for you. Start with this URL: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
College navigator. discover & compare different schools. filter school options based on: state, level of award desired, institution type. learn about additional resources. @nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator . learn more with this link, also added below! college navigaotr. find the right college for you.
TRIO has partnered up with Photostudy to offer you FREE 24/7 online tutoring services! Just contact the TRIO Talent Search team to get your account set up and you ready to study in no time! Email: talentsearch@kcc.edu & Phone number: 815-802-8750 !
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
24/7 Online tutoring Photostudy by got-it. online  on-demand 24/7 tutoring 1: take a picture of your homework problem. 2: get instant help from experts within seconds. instant and on-demand. 24/7 coverage. STEM, writing, ACT/ACT prep and more. Live tutoring +1000's of academy sessions. mobile app to boost student engagement and associability. Photostudy has partnered with 300+ TRIO and Gear up programs nationwide to help students suceed. Find out now why over 1M students are using Photostudy.
August has been recognized as International Peace Month, Learn more about what this means with this link: https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2022/08/11/making-tomorrow-better-international-peace-month/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Making tomorrow better: International Peace Month. Learn more with the link below! National Archives
July is National Plastic Free Month, learn about this and what you can do to commit to a plastic free life with these two links: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ and https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/what-others-do/how-cumberland-city-council-gave-a-second-life-to-landfill-waste/
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
about the challenge. plastic free July provides resources and ideas to help you ( and millions of pothers around the world) reduce sinle-use plastic waste everyday at home, work, school and even at your local cafe. information source: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/. learn more about the next steps you can take with the links provided! plastic free July, by plastic free foundation.
This years summer program has came & past! Here is just a shout out to the staff who made it all happen and the students that came and got the most out of their summer program!
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
TRIO Talent Search 2023 Summer Program. This year Talent Search teamed up with Upward Bound to present our annual summer program! Not only were the students introduced to different aspects of STEM college courses and content they were offered many different career and college readiness workshops too! our program included: Introduction to degrees & careers in these fields:  Engineering Health Care Ag- /Hort-iculture College Readiness Workshops Career tests Online Dream career exploring Financial Aid & Literacy Workshops Socioeconomic Workshops. program highlights: Kick-boxing classes Zumba Classes Yoga Classes T-Shirt Tie Dye Elemental in Theaters. 3 4-day weeks absolutely Free! thank you for those that came! talentsearch.kcc.edu. 815-802-8750
Learn more about becoming an ally to the Persons with disabilities community here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/humandevelopment/become-a-disability-ALLY.html
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
become an ally in your community and promote inclusion for all! A: acknowledge and respect individual experiences and abilities. L: learn about different types of disabilities. l: leverage your influence to promote accessibility and inclusion. Y: yield the floor to people with disbilities to help identify and eliminate barriers. learn more how with the link below!
Beginning around 1990 Disability Pride month has been celebrated during July, Learn more about what this pride month is about and how you can take part by reading this article: https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
National Pride Month Persons with Disability. Learn more about the celebration of this month with the link provided below!
Use your free time & your trash to create feeders for your local birds! Learn more with these two links today!: https://fabpartyplanningmom.com/homemade-birdhouses-for-kids/ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wk-xdoT9o
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
GET CREATIVE. recycle your junk into birdhouses! check out the link below to learn how to up cycle your trash
When referring a friend to join our program just shoot us an email after they turn in the application to receive your reward! Use this application link to apply now: https://botform.compansol.com/201817883387063
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Tell a friend! Contact us: @talentsearch.kcc.edu (815)802-8570. refer a friend and get the first seat on any upcoming trip & free merch!use the link below to sign up today!
Thinking about our last post and wondering what you wanna make? Try out these teen safe recipes that you can get started on now! Here: https://www.marthastewart.com/1505773/13-super-easy-meals-teens-can-make-themselves
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Cooking class. 14 easy recipes tha tyour teen can make themselves. www.marthstewart.com learn more with the link below!
Looking for things to do this summer? try out some new recipes to observe national culinary arts month & learn more here: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-culinary-arts-month-july/#:~:text=National%20Culinary%20Arts%20Month%20in,their%20kitchens%20to%20our%20tables.
8 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
July is national culinary arts month, restaurants. professional chefs. culinary schools. for more information: @https://nationaldaycalendar.com