TRiO Educational Talent Search - How to Apply

Educational Talent Search – Your Channel to Success

If going to college appeals to you, the Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program at California State University Channel Islands may be your channel to success! ETS provides middle/intermediate and high school students with:

• individualized educational workshops;
• advising with class selection so that students become academically prepared for college;
• field trips to businesses, colleges and universities;
• individual career, college admissions, and financial aid counseling; and
• much more!

How do I know if I qualify?

To apply for the ETS Program at California State University Channel Islands, you must attend one of our target schools and complete the application steps outlined below:

Target Schools:

Middle and Intermediate Schools

• Fillmore Middle School
• Frank Intermediate School
• Fremont Intermediate School
• Haydock Intermediate School
• Isbell Middle School

High Schools

• Fillmore High School
• Oxnard High School
• Pacifica High School
• Santa Paula High School

Steps to applying:

1. Obtain an application during one of our recruitment sessions or pick up a copy from the principal’s office.
2. Complete the application.
3. Return the completed application to the principal’s office. You may also return your application to your school's counseling center.

Application forms:

Application forms are available in English and Spanish and are provided in Adobe PDF format. Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these forms.

• TRIO ETS Application - English (PDF, 415KB)
• TRIO ETS Application - Spanish/Español (PDF, 330KB)

For individuals who would like to fax their application directly to our office, please send to (805) 437-8549. For additional information, please email us at ets@csuci.edu.