34 C.F.R. Subpart A—General
Title 34 - Education
The Talent Search program provides grants for projects designed to— (a) Identify qualified youths with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake a program of postsecondary education; (b) Publicize the availability of student financial assistance for persons who seek to pursue postsecondary education; and (c) Encourage persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level, but who have the ability to do so, to reenter these programs. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–12) The following are eligible for a grant to carry out a Talent Search project: (a) An institution of higher education. (b) A public or private agency or organization. (c) A combination of the types of institutions, agencies, and organizations described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section. (d) A secondary school, under exceptional circumstances such as if no institution, agency, or organization described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section is capable of carrying out a Talent Search project in the target area to be served by the proposed project. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11) (a) An individual is eligible to participate in a Talent Search project if the individual meets all the following requirements: (1)(i) Is a citizen or national of the United States; (ii) Is a permanent resident of the United States; (iii) Is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident; (iv) Is a permanent resident of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Palau); or (v) Is a resident of the Freely Associated States—the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of the Marshall Islands. (2)(i) Has completed five years of elementary education or is at least 11 years of age but not more than 27 years of age. (ii) However, an individual who is more than 27 years of age may participate in a Talent Search project if the individual cannot be appropriately served by an Educational Opportunity Center project under 34 CFR part 644 and if the individual's participation would not dilute the Talent Search project's services to individuals described in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section. (3)(i) Is enrolled in or has dropped out of any grade from six through 12, or has graduated from secondary school, has potential for a program of postsecondary education, and needs one or more of the services provided by the project in order to undertake such a program; or (ii) Has undertaken, but is not presently enrolled in, a program of postsecondary education, has the ability to complete such a program, and needs one or more of the services provided by the project to reenter such a program. (b) A veteran as defined in §643.6(b), regardless of age, is eligible to participate in a Talent Search project if he or she satisfies the eligibility requirements in paragraph (a) of this section other than the age requirement in paragraph (a)(2). (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–12) A Talent Search project may provide the following services: (a) Academic advice and assistance in secondary school and college course selection. (b) Assistance in completing college admission and financial aid applications. (c) Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations. (d) Guidance on secondary school reentry or entry to other programs leading to a secondary school diploma or its equivalent. (e) Personal and career counseling. (f) Tutorial services. (g) Exposure to college campuses as well as cultural events, academic programs, and other sites or activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth. (h) Workshops and counseling for parents of students served. (i) Mentoring programs involving elementary or secondary school teachers, faculty members at institutions of higher education, students, or any combination of these persons. (j) Activities described in paragraphs (a) through (i) of this section that are specifically designed for students of limited English proficiency. (k) Other activities designed to meet the purposes of the Talent Search program stated in §643.1, including activities to meet the specific educational needs of individuals in grades six through eight. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–12) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a project period under the Talent Search program is four years. (b) The Secretary approves a project period of five years for applications that score in the highest ten percent of all applications approved for new grants under the criteria in §643.21. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11) The following regulations apply to the Talent Search program: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) as follows: (1) 34 CFR part 74 (Administration of Grants to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Nonprofit Organizations). (2) 34 CFR part 75 (Direct Grant Programs), except for §75.511. (3) 34 CFR part 77 (Definitions That Apply to Department Regulations), except for the definition of “secondary school” in §77.1. (4) 34 CFR part 79 (Intergovernmental Review of Department of Education Programs and Activities). (5) 34 CFR part 82 (New Restrictions on Lobbying). (6) 34 CFR part 85 (Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)). (7) 34 CFR part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses). (b) The regulations in this part 643. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–12) (a) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR 77.1:
Applicant Application Budget Budget period EDGAR Equipment Facilities Fiscal year Grant Grantee Private Project Project period Public Secretary Supplies (b) Other definitions. The following definitions also apply to this part: HEA means the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Institution of higher education means an educational institution as defined in sections 1201(a) and 481 of the HEA. Low-income individual means an individual whose family's taxable income did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount in the calendar year preceding the year in which the individual initially participated in the project. The poverty level amount is determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Participant means an individual who— (1) Is determined to be eligible to participate in the project under §643.3; and (2) Receives project services designed for his or her age or grade level. Postsecondary education means education beyond the secondary school level. Potential first-generation college student means— (1) An individual neither of whose natural or adoptive parents received a baccalaureate degree; (2) An individual who, prior to the age of 18, regularly resided with and received support from only one parent and whose supporting parent did not receive a baccalaureate degree; or (3) An individual who, prior to the age of 18, did not regularly reside with or receive support from a natural or an adoptive parent. Secondary school means a school that provides secondary education as determined under State law, except that it does not include education beyond grade 12. Target area means a geographic area served by a Talent Search project. Target school means a school designated by the applicant as a focus of project services. Veteran means a person who served on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States— (1) For a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and who was discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable; or (2) After January 31, 1955, and who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11, 1070a–12 and 1141)
Title 34: Education
PART 643—TALENT SEARCH
Subpart A—General
§ 643.1 What is the Talent Search program?
§ 643.2 Who is eligible for a grant?
§ 643.3 Who is eligible to participate in a project?
§ 643.4 What services may a project provide?
§ 643.5 How long is a project period?
§ 643.6 What regulations apply?
§ 643.7 What definitions apply?
