Educational Talent Search (Westville)
Join students and adults completing high school while pursuing post-secondary education or training opportunities at one of our target schools in in Lake, LaPorte, Porter and Starke counties.
Our Services
- Academic, financial literacy, career and educational advising
- High school trips to colleges, universities and cultural centers
- Cultural and educational activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
- Assistance in completing college applications and financial aid forms
- Help in finding scholarships
- Access to educational and career material
- One-on-one assistance
- Free online tutoring available 24/7
- SAT/ACT assistance and fee waivers
Eligibility
- Two-thirds of our Educational Talent Search (ETS) participants must be low-income (according to federal guidelines) and first generation (neither parent has a four-year degree).
- The remaining of our participants are considered discretionary and do not have to meet the restrictive criteria of the two-thirds TS participants.
- Individuals, sixth grade to adult, are encouraged to apply for program services.
Contact Us
35 Schwarz Hall
Westville Campus
Toll-Free: (855) 608-4600, ext. 5369
(219) 785-5369
trioetspnw@pnw.edu
Director, TRIO Educational Talent Search Program
(219) 785-5313
Westville, SWZ 127C
Online Resources
- Learn More Indiana
Learn More Indiana is a partnership of state and local organizations working to help Hoosiers of all ages complete education and training beyond high school. - INvested: College Guidance Resources
Indiana specific guide to college knowledge - Know How 2 Go
Website dedicated to helping students navigate college entry - My Major: What Should You Major In?
Diagnostic quiz that helps students narrow down their path of study - Historically Black Colleges and Universities by state
List and links to HBCUs across the United States - College Board: Access to Higher Education
- College Board: Major and Career Search
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook
Tests driven to help find career paths as well as information regarding almost every possible job - Indiana Intern network: indianaintern.net
Earn experience and gain networking skills through this matching website
- ACT Test
Register and practice - College Board: PSAT Downloads
Practice for the PSAT - College Board: SAT Test
Register and practice - Khan Academy
Build skills needed to become college ready - Princeton Review
Comprehensive online preparation resource for nearly every college and career test - CLEP Exams & CLEP Exam Test Preparation
Once accepted into college, you may be able to test out of some classes
- Study Stack: Online Flashcard Maker
Make your own vocabulary and math flashcards and test yourself - Ask Rose: Homework Hotline
24/7 online tutoring resource through Rose Hulman University - Free Rice: Learn and Earn Rice for Countries
Test yourself in basic skills - Khan Academy
Preferred SAT math preparation site
- FAFSA
Official site of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - College Goal Sunday
Link to applying to colleges for free - Financial Aid! Financial Aid, College Scholarships, and Student Loans
Get financial aid advice