Thank you for your interest in our Educational Talent Search program!  Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. 

You cannot save and restart this application.

You may want to review the included items, take some time to make notes and gather the required documents, and then return to submit your application.

*You will also need your Parent/Guardian present to complete the application.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (406)496-4694

Application for services with TRIO Educational Talent Search
Student First Name *
Student Middle Name
Student Last Name *
Students current age *
Students Preferred Name
Students Date of Birth *
Student ID/ State ID ~if known
Gender *
Mailing Address *
Address 2
City *
State *
Zip *
Home Phone *
Student Cell Phone
Student Email Address
Parent/Guardian Email Address *
Emergency Contact *
Do you have any type of disability? If yes please check the appropriate box. If yes, please explain *
Physical
Learning
Emotional
Other
Please explain *
Ethnicity *
Is the student Hispanic/Latino *

Citizenship Status
Are you a Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident of the United States? *

Education
Students Current Grade Level *
Current School *
Describe your primary reason for applying *
Where did you learn about Talent Search?

Educational & College Plans
What are your education plans after you graduate high school?
I plan to continue my education after I graduate high school? *
I plan on entering the Military/ Armed Forces *
I am undecided about my future career or education plans *
List any colleges. universities or trade schools that you are interested in learning about or visiting.
What services are you interested in receiving? (Check all that apply)
Academic Advising (include Course Selection)
ACT & SAT Preparation
Career Planning & Exploration
College Planning & Exploration
College Visits & Cultural Field Experiences
Financial Aid Information ( Including Scholarships)
Financial and Economic Literacy
Mentoring and/or Tutoring Opportunities
Summer Activities
Career Exploration or resume help
Other- what services do you want to receive
What subjects are you most interested in?
Science(s)
Mathematics
Engineering
Fine Arts
Humanities/Social Studies
Other- Please explain
What are some career interests you have? or would like to learn more about? *

Family Information

This section needs to be completed by the parent or legal guardian of the student
Is the Student a Ward of the State? *
Parent or Guardian's Name *
Parent or Guardian Marital Status *
With whom does the student live? *
How many people live in your household including yourself? *
The next questions refer to the birth or natural born parents of the student
Natural Parent 1 *
Is Natural Parent 1 living?
Address for Natural Parent, if different from student
Phone number
E-mail
Occupation or job
Employer
What is the highest level of education completed by natural/birth parent 1 *
What was the degree in?
Natural Parent 2 *
Is Natural Parent 2 living?
Address
Phone Number
E-mail
Occupation or job
Employer
What is the highest level of education completed by natural/birth parent 2
Does the student have any siblings who are currently in a TRIO program? if so who?

Talent Search is a federally funded program that requires verification of every participant’s income. Please check your TAXABLE income for the previous year (line 15 on tax form 1040). 

  • Taxable income equals your Adjusted Gross Income minus your deductions. 
  • Taxable income is not your gross income, or adjusted gross income 

Please note that all financial information will be kept in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE and will only be seen by appropriate Talent Search personnel to determine student's eligibility for the program.

***This section is required for the application to be approved. 
Does the student qualify free or reduced lunch? *
Do you receive public assistance such as SNAP, TANF, etc? *
Family Taxable income: *

Refer a friend

Do you know any other students who may be interested in free educational and career services offered by Montana Tech Talent Search?
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School Attending:
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Sign and Submit

Parent/Guardian:  Please review this application to be sure that everything is filled in and correct. By signing this form, you are certifying the income information provided is accurate and may be used to determine student eligibility. 

I grant permission for my child to participate in the Talent Search Program and receive the free services provided. I hereby certify that the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. I release any school, college, or other educational institution to release academic and/or financial aid records or other information to assist in my child’s educational goals to Talent Search. I authorize Talent Search to release academic and/or financial aid records or other information as necessary to aid in my child’s education. I give permission for Talent Search to take photos of the activities in which my child may be participating. Please note that program photos may be used in Talent Search newsletters or other TRIO promotional materials (i.e., brochures, slide shows, videos, press releases, and Talent Search Web page). 
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I agree to the terms included.
Date *
Applicant Signature *
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