A U.S. Department of Education Talent Search (TS) grant funds the Talent Search program. As such, participants must have a need for support. Students receiving support services must also meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. First generation college student, i.e., neither parent nor custodial parent has a bachelors degree.


2. Fall within income limits set by the Department of Education


3. Physically or learning disabled


4. Between the ages of 11 and 27 years old


5. Veteran