Welcome to the TRIO Talent Search Program


Now Accepting Applications. Sign Up [TBA]

Program Overview

Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas, currently hosts the Talent Search Program which was originally funded in 1976. The Talent Search Program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the post-secondary institution of their choice. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in the post-secondary educational institution of their choice.

Mission Statement

Talent Search is a federally funded program designed to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (low-income and first-generation) who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Participating High Schools

AC Jones
High School

George West
High School

Kenedy
High School

Odem
High School

Runge
High School

Taft
High School

Woodboro
High School

Program Services

  • Academic, financial, and career counseling incluing advice on entry or reentry to secondary or post-secondary programs
  • Career exploration
  • Tutorial services
  • Information on post-secondary education assistance
  • Exposure to college campuses
  • Information on student financial assistance
  • Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications

 

Resources
  • Student must be a first-generation student
  • Student must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Income guidelines must be met by student's guardians
  • Student must be enrolled in 8th-12th grades
  • Student must have potential and desire for academic success
Please complete the application and return it to the TRIO Talent Search Beeville staff. Spaces are limited so apply TODAY! [TBA]

Program Agreement
Needs Assessment
Progress Checklist
Recommendation Form (to be completed by HS counselor)
Senior Cord Checklist

Please email forms to trioets@coastalbend.edu

Free Tutoring Photo Study:

Website: https://student.photostudy.co/Mobile App: PhotoStudy-Live Study Help

PhotoStudy Demo Video

Once we ceate your account you can log in through the website or mobile app. To log in you will choose the "Preset Account" option and enter your personal email address.

photostudy preset account

 Instantly connect to a study expert in seconds:

1. Snap a pic of your problem. Each chat session is for one problem.
2. Connect to a study expert tutor for a personalized, 10-minute chat session.
3. Access your complete tutoring chat session history whenever you need a quick review.

 

Event Date Information
TRIO Thursdays June 27th Bus runs will be posted soon
Permission slip will be posted soon
Austin Summer Trip July 10th-11th Information will be posted soon

To set up an account:

  • Username: you will use your personal email
  • Password: is your first initial and your last name combined with a number and special character. (For example: VBarbosa1*).

Important: Make sure you capitalize where indicated.

Schedule TSI Testing

Please click and complete the forms on the links below and your advisor will contact you.

Trio TSI Voucher

Trio TSI Pre-Assessment[TBA]-Once completed please email a copy of your TSI Pre-Assessment Certificate to your TRIO Advisor and to cbcproctor@coastalbend.edu

Trio TSI Acknowledgement Form

TSI Assessment Request Form 

*Please make sure you have a valid form of identification when testing.

We pay for your ACT testing!  

Students can received up to 2 waivers throughout high school.  

Students will have the opportunity to sign up for ACT testing at their high school. If a student is needing an ACT voucher please email dsoliz@coastalbend.edu  

2023-2024 Test Dates 

Test Date 

Regular Registration Deadline 

Late Registration Deadline 

Late Fee Applies 

Standby Deadline 

Photo Upload Deadline 

July 13, 2024

June 7 June 21 July 5

  

 

The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. The redesigned FAFSA has significantly less questions to answer and more students could qualify for the PELL grant. This is a key step in the college admission process and we are here to help. We are now taking appointments for FAFSA assistance. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. If you would like to schedule an appointment for FAFSA assistance, please click here.

College Admissions Fee Waiver

As a participant in TRIO Talent Search you are eligible to receive a College Admissions Fee Waiver. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the college if the fee waiver was accepted.

To request an admissions fee waiver, please click here.

Recruitment 
E-Scholarships- (Login information provided by a Talent Search Success Coach)
The U.S. Department of Labor's FREE scholarship search tool

Still need help?

 

VISIT

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

3800 Charco Road
Dirks Building, Room 126
Beeville, TX 78102

 

CALL

361-354-2706

 

EMAIL

trioets@coastalbend.edu