Murray State University said Oct. 15 it received a five-year, $1.9 million federal grant to continue its TRIO Talent Search program serving students in western Kentucky as they prepare for postsecondary education.
According to the university’s announcement, the grant from the U.S. Department of Education provides $380,000 annually and will allow the program to serve 760 students each year. The program primarily serves potential first-generation college students and students who meet federal income eligibility guidelines, the announcement said.
Murray State said its partners for the new grant cycle include Paducah Public Schools, Mayfield Independent Schools, Fulton Independent Schools, Carlisle County Schools, Christian County Schools, Fulton County Schools and Trigg County Schools.
The university said the program offers academic advising, college and career exploration, information about financial aid and financial literacy, help with college admissions and financial aid applications, college visits and academic enrichment opportunities.
More information is available at murraystate.edu/talentsearch, according to the announcement.
