Federal TRIO Programs
The TRIO programs, funded by the federal government and administered through the U.S. Department of Education, include outreach and support programs targeted to help students progress from middle school through post-secondary education.

Educational Talent Search

The Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program is a popular TRIO program with the goal to encourage and inspire its participants to think college early. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, ETS serves 650 middle school and high school students in 24 schools throughout the IECC District as well as individuals between the ages of 11 and 27 who have not completed high school or college programs. All ETS services are free to those accepted into the program and include at-school activities during the regular school year and workshops and fun-filled educational trips during the summer. The ETS program is available to students who meet program requirements at target schools in Clay, Crawford, Edwards, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties. For more information about this exciting program, contact the ETS office located on the campus of Olney Central College at 618/395-7777.

 

Student Advantage Network

This federally funded program, available at all four IECC colleges, offers tutoring, academic and career advisement, study skills enhancement, and special enrichment programs to help college students achieve their educational goals. The Student Advantage Network has an impressive track record of helping students persist in college, graduate, and transfer to four-year institutions. Students may be eligible for SAN services by meeting one of the following criteria: (1) neither parent received a four-year college degree; (2) financially limited (according to federal guidelines); or (3) individual with a disability. Students must apply for acceptance and meet program requirements. For more information or to apply for Student Advantage Network services, call the Academic Support Specialist at any of the four IECC colleges: Frontier at 877/464-3687; Lincoln Trail at 866/582-4322; Olney Central at 866/622-4322; or Wabash Valley at 866/982-4322. In addition, you may visit the website at www.iecc.edu/san.

 

Upward Bound

The Upward Bound Program was the first TRIO program established at IECC and has continued to provide services to the community for the past 16 years. Upward Bound provides academic tutoring, college and career awareness, and cultural enrichment to 65 eligible high school students each year. Students participate in weekly tutorial/counseling sessions, attend workshops, and a summer program at Olney Central College in addition to participating in two overnight college/ cultural trips during the academic year. Students from Clay City, East Richland, Edwards County, Fairfield, Lawrenceville, Mt. Carmel, Oblong, Palestine, Red Hill, and West Richland high schools must apply for acceptance and meet program requirements to be considered for participation in the program. Upward Bound services are free to all students and their parents who qualify for the program. Call Olney Central at 866/622-4322 or visit www.iecc.edu/upwardbound for additional information