The 2023-2024 academic cohorts for MSU Talent Search are now full. Any new applications recieved after April 10th, 2024 will not be processed until September 1st, 2024Talent Search is a program that works with the guidance counselor's office at your local school to assist students in graduating high school and enrolling in a college or university. Talent Search is funded by the United States Department of Education.All applicants are selected without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability The program is sponsored by Morehead State University ALL SERVICES ARE FREE!Morehead State University204 Education Services Building Morehead, KY 40351Telephone: (606) 783-2977 or Toll-Free: (877) 874-6387 Fax: (606) 783-5033
Morehead State Talent Search serves middle and high schools in the following service area: Carter, Lewis, Morgan, Menifee, Elliot, Rowan, Johnson, Greenup, Bath, Powell, Magoffin, and Wolfe.
STUDENT INFORMATIONto be completed with student information ONLY
If accepted into the Talent Search Program, I agree to meet with myTalent Search Academic Coordinator, attend meetings, do my best academically and prepare to work towards a college education(SIGN BELOW)
CONFIDENTIALEligibility Information
HOUSEHOLD / FAMILY INFORMATION (To be completed by parent(s) or guardian(s) ONLY)
Talent Search is a program funded to serve a percentage of students who meet the eligibility criteria of low-income, first generation potential college student status, meaning neither parent has a four year college degree. In meeting this federal regulation we ask that you provide the following information used to determine eligibility. The information you provide is strictly confidential and used solely for the purpose of determining program eligibility.
NOTE: Do not use gross or net income, but TAXABLE INCOME which is typically much lower. Please review line 15 of the IRS form 1040 from your taxes to find this information, (indicate range below)
RELEASE OF RECORDS The “Release of Records” is required for program participation. Records will be used to assess student needs, monitor progress, document eligibility and for reporting purposes. This information is confidential and protected under the General Education Provision Act. Talent Search will not release any confidential information without your written consent.
I hereby grant permission for the Talent Search program at Morehead State University to have access to educational records of NAME OF STUDENT* including (but not limited to) grades, test scores, free/reduced price lunch eligibility, class schedules, postsecondary enrollment, discipline records and attendance for the duration of the student’s enrollment in the MSU Talent Search Program. This also authorizes the postsecondary institutions to release to the MSU Talent Search program copies of college academic enrollment and student aid award information.
PARENT SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED (SIGN BELOW)