What services does ETS provide?
ETS advisors meet with students individually and in groups to provide comprehensive college preparation services. Specifically, the following services are offered:

• Career Planning – ETS staff assist students in setting career and life goals by locating information on specific careers, career interest testing and a variety of field trips and guest speakers to help students identify a potential career.

• Post-Secondary Information – Students will be provided with information on college admission procedures and course requirements, information on college life and activities, available educational opportunities at different community, technical, private, and state institutions, selecting college and training programs, assistance in completing applications, forms, and essays, and fee waivers (as applicable) for college entrance tests and college applications.

• Financial Aid Planning – ETS staff will provide presentations that cover information on private and government aid including grants, scholarships, and loans. Financial aid workshops, and assistance in completing financial aid forms will also be provided.

• Field Trips – Students have the opportunity to visit post-secondary institutions, college campuses, partake in college admission presentations, attend college and career fairs, and attend cultural activities and events.

• Parental Activities – Parents will be invited and encouraged to attend scheduled workshops on the previously mentioned topics.

• After-School Tutoring – Individual and group tutoring sessions will be provided at a minimum of twice per week at targeted schools.

• Individual Advising – Staff will be available a minimum of two times per week for one-on-one meetings with students. Students will schedule appointments with ETS staff to receive academic and personal advising, goal setting and any support that is needed.

How do I qualify for ETS?
If you:

Are a first generation student – meaning neither parent/guardian has a four-year college degree.

OR

Meet the income guidelines – Student’s families must meet the Department of Education income guidelines.

OR

Show academic potential – students must have the ability and willingness to study and apply themselves to obtain their academic goals.

* If you have questions about your eligibility, please see an ETS advisor.

How can I get involved in ETS?
First, students need to contact an ETS advisor. After an application is complete and the appropriate paperwork is turned in, you and your advisor will come up with a plan for your future educational/career goals. Then, together with your enthusiasm and help from your advisor, you can begin taking advantage of the many services ETS offers.

How much does it cost?
FREE! ETS costs no money, but it is an investment of your time and energy in planning for your future.