NOW is the time to sign up for financial aid. Click on the banner above to get started. What is ETS? Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a cooperative program between four local school districts and Clatsop Community College. Our mission is to help students succeed in school and develop a clearer vision of educational choices beyond high school. We recognize that parent, school and community involvement are crucial to the success of the program and the students. ETS is 100% funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education. All services to parents, students and schools are free. Click here for more information on ETS. What Is Upward Bound? Itís a program to help qualified students increase their success, build a vision for the future, graduate from high school, enter college and complete a bachelorís degree. The Upward Bound Program is 100% federally funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant. Upward Bound is offered by Clatsop Community College with the cooperation of the three local school districts involved in the program. Because of our grant funding, Upward Bound services are free to parents, students and schools. Click here for more information on UB. Ubward Bound students, 2003 .