1. PSU Talent Search Programs Overview OVPEE Team Meeting November 17, 2015

2. Federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal TRIO Programs. Created in 1964, TRIO programs help youth and adults from families with limited financial resources who would be the first in their families to attend college and receive a baccalaureate degree. 450 Talent Search projects nationwide. $134.6 million in funding annually* to serve 310,747 students. PA has 10 projects. $3.3 million annual* funding to serve 7,761 students. PSU has 2 projects. $664,016 annual* funding to serve 1,447 students.

3. Talent Search works with middle and high school students in grades 6 through 12 in the following PA school districts: University Park Project – Annual funding* $434,016 to serve 947 students. York Project – Annual funding* $230,000 to serve 500 students. York City School District *Projects are authorized for five-year cycles. Annual funding contingent upon Congressional appropriations. AliquippaClairton FarrellNew Castle New Kensington-ArnoldSharon

4. Federally Mandated Project Objectives: 1.XX% of non-senior participants will pass the year a)UP = 95%, York = 85% 2.XX% of seniors will graduate on time a)UP = 95%, York = 80% 3.XX% of seniors will graduate on time from a rigorous curriculum a)UP = 65%, York = 75% 4.XX% of graduates will enroll in postsecondary education (PSE) a)UP = 75%, York = 75% 5.XX% who enrolled in PSE will obtain a credential within 6 years a)UP = 45%, York = 40%

5. # Students Served by School and Grade 2014-15: School6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Total Aliquippa0282920382928182 Clairton16313423282728187 Farrell0011117424 New Castle0322233324248209 New Ken081143365969226 Sharon1182135176453209 UP Totals171171181651522382301,037 York112499552436881500 Grand Totals1291662132171953063111,537

6. Federally Required Project Services: Connections to high quality academic tutoring. Advising for secondary course selection and, if applicable, initial postsecondary course selection. Assistance preparing for college entrance exams and completing college applications Info on the full range of financial aid and assistance completing FAFSA & other financial aid applications (PHEAA, scholarships, etc.…). Guidance on and assistance in- a)Secondary school reentry b)Alternative Ed. Programs for dropouts c)Postsecondary entry/transition Financial and economic literacy.

7. Staffing Pattern: Full Time (FT) Director 40% each project. FT Assistant Director 50% each project. 2 FT Admin Support Assistants – UP 90%, York 100%. 7 FT Counselors @100% - five in UP, two in York. One or two counseling interns wage-payroll @approx. 500hrs ea./year. One or two student work study office assistants.

8. Rate of Non-Seniors Passing to Next Highest Grade Level: HS Graduation Rates – Total/Rigorous: Grant201220132014 UP Project99.6%98.1%99.3% York Project99.6%99.1%99.7% Grant201220132014 UP Project98.8% / 70.0%98.1% / 79.0%98.5% / 89.3% York Project97.7% / 80.5%100% / 80.3%100% / 82.9%

9. Postsecondary Enrollment Rates: Postsecondary attainment will be reported for the first time in 2017. 2014-15 cost per participant: UP = $419 York = $460 Grant201220132014 UP Project76.3%82.4%77.9% York Project64.4%84.8%78.9%