TRIO Educational Talent Search, a part of Grand Valley State University's College of Education, identifies and assists underrepresented individuals who have the potential to succeed in higher education. TRIO Educational Talent Search provides academic and career counseling; tutoring and financial literacy referrals; and encourages participants to graduate from high school and continue on to a post-secondary institution of their choice. TRIO Educational Talent Search also serves adults interested in returning to school by encouraging them to reenter the education system and complete a post-secondary degree.