Welcome to the TRIO Talent Search Program

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Program Overview

Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas, currently hosts the Talent Search Program which was originally funded in 1976. The Talent Search Program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the post-secondary institution of their choice. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in the post-secondary educational institution of their choice.

Mission Statement

Talent Search is a federally funded program designed to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (low-income and first-generation) who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Participating High Schools

AC Jones

George West

Karnes City

Kenedy

Odem

Refugio

Runge

Taft

Three Rivers

Woodsboro

Program Services

Academic, financial, and career counseling incluing advice on entry or reentry to secondary or post-secondary programs
Career exploration
Tutorial services
Information on post-secondary education assistance
Exposure to college campuses
Information on student financial assistance
Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications

Resources

Student must be a first-generation student
Student must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
Income guidelines must be met by student's guardians
Student must be enrolled in 8th-12th grades
Student must have potential and desire for academic success

Please complete the application and return it to the TRIO Talent Search Beeville staff.

Program Agreement
Needs Assessment
Recommendation Form (to be completed by HS counselor)
Please email forms to trioets@coastalbend.edu

Free Tutoring Photo Study:

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To sign up please click here.

PhotoStudy Demo Video

Once we ceate your account you can log in through the website or mobile app. To log in you will choose the "Preset Account" option and enter your personal email address.

photostudy preset account

Instantly connect to a study expert in seconds:

1. Snap a pic of your problem. Each chat session is for one problem.
2. Connect to a study expert tutor for a personalized, 10-minute chat session.
3. Access your complete tutoring chat session history whenever you need a quick review.

Accuplacer Practice

To set up an account:

Username: you will use your personal email
Password: is your first initial and your last name combined with a number and special character. (For example: VBarbosa1*).

Important: Make sure you capitalize where indicated.

Schedule TSI Testing

To schedule TSI testing in-person or virtually please click here.

We pay for your ACT testing!

Students can received up to 2 waivers throughout high school.

Students will have the opportunity to sign up for ACT testing at their high school. If a student is needing an ACT voucher please click here.

2025-2026 Test Dates

Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies	Standby Deadline Photo Upload Deadline
December 13, 2025	December 13, 2025	November 24, 2025	December 5, 2025
February 14, 2026	January 9, 2026	January 23, 2026	February 6, 2026
April 11, 2026	March 6, 2026	March 24, 2026	April 3, 2026
June 13, 2026	May 8, 2026	May 29, 2026	June 5, 2026
July 11, 2026	June 5, 2026	June 24, 2026	July 3, 2026

The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. The redesigned FAFSA has significantly less questions to answer and more students could qualify for the PELL grant. This is a key step in the college admission process and we are here to help. We are now taking appointments for FAFSA assistance. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. If you would like to schedule an appointment for FAFSA assistance, please click here.

FAFSA Application

College Admissions Fee Waiver

As a participant in TRIO Talent Search you are eligible to receive a College Admissions Fee Waiver. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the college if the fee waiver was accepted.

To request an admissions fee waiver, please click here.

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