Frequently Asked Questions

A. Yes, because we are a federally funded grant program are services are free to our students. For our ETS sponsored events, you may be asked to provide a deposit (a check or money order for a specified amount) to secure your child's spot, but will then be given back your deposit if your child attends or participates in the designated event.

A. ETS does offer ACT fee waivers. However, students must meet the income guidelines set by ACT to qualify.

A. Yes, we strongly encourage our students to indicate they are part of the ETS program especially when asked on a college application. ETS is one of the college preparatory TRIO programs. Students being involved with a TRIO program such as ETS at the secondary level and indicating this on their college application may lead to additional opportunities for scholarships and other TRIO related services being available at the college level.

A. The ETS staff works closely in collaboration with the school counselors at our target schools to provide services to our students focused on college and career readiness. We support the school counselors' efforts in this area and we do not replace them or their services they can provide to your child.

The ETS staff is able to offer additional one-on-one meetings and small group meetings to our students which focus on supporting their academic success, career exploration, college readiness, and financial literacy. The ETS staff also does not provide social-emotional services.

A. No, ETS first needs to have an application for the designated fee wavier, and, if approved will then pay for the associated fees. Our grant requirements do not allow the program to directly pay or reimburse students and their families.

A. No, a student needs to be within one of our target schools or a re-entry student. A re-entry student is someone who has not completed secondary school and would like assistance in completing their diploma.