ETS College Bound

TRiO ETS (Educational Talent Search) College Bound works with students to achieve academic success and prepare for the college of their choice. The program is especially designed for students of families with low incomes or students whose parents have not received a four-year college degree.

ETS College Bound is an Educational Opportunity Program: one of eight TRiO Programs. The program is hosted by Salt Lake Community College and is 100% federally funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Target Schools

ETS College Bound serves eligible students in the following schools:

• Salt Lake City School District
  • Bryant Middle
  • Northwest Middle
  • West High
• Granite School District
  • Granite Park Junior High
  • Valley Junior High
  • West Lake STEM Junior High
  • Cottonwood High
  • Granger High

Eligibility and Requirements

Student must be US citizen, permanent resident, or in the process of applying (documentation is required)

Student must be first generation and/or low income

Students in ETS College Bound agree to

• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and enroll for rigorous classes, when appropriate
• Attend school regularly and complete all assignments
• Participate in ETS College Bound activities (workshops, college visits, and field trips) as their schedule allows
• Achieve the goals set with their ETS College Bound advisor
• Graduate from high school
• Enroll into a post-secondary education program (options range from certificate programs that are completed in a few months, to Masters or Doctorate programs that can take several years)
• Strive to be positive leaders amongst their friends, family, and communities

Admission to the ETS College Bound program is open to those who meet the eligibility criteria regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion, or disability.

Interested Students and Parents: Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding eligibility.