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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

84.044:  TRIO: Talent Search

Objectives:  To identify disadvantaged youths with potential for postsecondary education; to encourage them in continuing in and graduating from secondary school and in enrolling in programs of postsecondary education; to publicize the availability of student financial aid; and to increase the number of secondary and postsecondary school dropouts who reenter an educational program.

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS


84.044 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, a combination of the above and, in exceptional cases, secondary schools may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Individuals residing in the target area or attending a target school who have potential for education at the postsecondary level and who can benefit from one or more of the services provided by the project. Two-thirds must be low-income individuals who are also potential first generation college students. Project participants must be between 11 and 27 years old (exceptions allowed). Required low-income criteria for participants are stated in application materials.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

84.044 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 1272, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.

Application Procedure:  Develop a proposal in accordance with regulations, applications, and timetables issued by the Secretary of Education; no State plan is required. Requests for program applications should be made to the Federal TRIO Programs. This program is subject to the provisions of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Selected nonfederal field readers evaluate new proposals on the basis of the selection criteria specified in 34 CFR 643.21 and 34 CFR 643.22. Grantees will be selected on the basis of satisfactory proposals and availability of funds.

Deadlines:  Deadlines are published in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 90 to 180 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Continuation awards are approved for up to five years on an annual basis, subject to the availability of funds.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  For new awards, the Secretary will select applicants to be funded under this part on the basis of the criteria set forth in 34 CFR 643.21.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Projects operated by institutions of higher education and public and private agencies and organizations to provide low-income, potential first generation college students with information on existing forms of financial aid. Encourage qualified students to return to or continue in and graduate from secondary school and enroll in programs of postsecondary education.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $190,000 to $400,000; $272,000.

84.044 RELATED PROGRAMS:

  • 84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants;
  • 84.032 Federal Family Education Loans;
  • 84.033 Federal Work-Study Program;
  • 84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program: Federal Capital Contributions;
  • 84.042 TRIO: Student Support Services;
  • 84.047 TRIO: Upward Bound;
  • 84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program;
  • 84.066 TRIO: Educational Opportunity Centers;
  • 84.103 Higher Education: TRIO Staff Training Program;
  • 84.217 McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement.

84.044 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, 361 awards were made and about 323,541 individuals were served.

84.044 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $98,451,000; FY 00 est $100,420,000; and FY 01 est $102,428,000.

Budget Account Number:  91-0201-0-1-502.

Authorization:  Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Sections 402B, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1070a-12.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  EDGAR and 34 CFR 643.

84.044 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Federal TRIO Programs, College and University Preparation and Support Team, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202-5249. Contact: Clinton Black. Phone: (202) 708-4804. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.044 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Up to 5-year projects, continuation awards in second, third, and fourth year. Continuations are subject to the availability of funds.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds are awarded to institutions and agencies to identify disadvantaged youths with potential for postsecondary education, encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake postsecondary educational training, and publicize existing forms of student aid. Projects may also provide tutorial services for youths being encouraged to undertake or reenter programs of postsecondary education. A grantee may not use the project as a part of its recruitment program.

84.044 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Performance reports are required on an annual basis.

Audits:  In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR (75.702, 74.61.)

Records:  In accordance with 34 CFR 75.730, 75.731, and 75.732.

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