Full-Time Student

• A student that is considered as having full-time status: is a student who takes a minimum of four (4) courses or 12 credits

• An exemption is the first semester upon returning to school where a student can take a minimum of three (3) courses to ease back into the full swing of academic studies.

• Assistance is eligible for full tuition costs, books, and supplies, and a monthly living out allowance. The amount of living allowance is determined based on current income.

Part-Time Student

• A student that is considered as having part-time status: is a student who takes less than nine (9) credits per semester.

• Assistance is given for tuition and books/supplies only.

total student months available

There are three (3) levels of program study that are eligible for Post Secondary Education Program funding with a specified number of available months of sponsorship from the Band.

Applicant's enrolment plans must correspond to one of the following three (3) levels:

• Level 1 (Certificate or Diploma) 24 months

• Level 2 (Bachelors) 48 months

• Level 3 (Masters or Doctorate) 24 months

A student can only access each level once during their lifetime utilizing ISC dollars.  You cannot go backward.  Anything not ISC eligible will be considered ‘other’ dollars.  These monies are very limited and dependent on the availability of other funds each fiscal year beginning April 1st.


Include in Application

For your application to be considered complete, the following MUST accompany your application:

• Letter of Acceptance

• Educational Plan – Certificate, Bachelors or Masters including the date of graduation

• Program Information – Tuition, book costs, duration etc.

• Copy of high school transcripts/most recent

• Resume

• Tracking Sheet of classes ie; Class Schedule

Failure to submit documentation by deadline dates will result in delays and/or disqualification from funding.

Application Deadline Dates

SEPTEMBER/FALL INTAKE – June 1st
JANUARY/WINTER INTAKE – October 1st
MAY/SUMMER INTAKE – March 1st

Please download, fill out and complete the Post Secondary Application Form and mail, email or fax it to:

Cheslatta Carrier Nation
Attention: Education Department
PO Box 909
Burns Lake BC V0J 1E0
FAX 250-694-3632
EMAIL lmaertz@cheslatta.com

Education Assistance Applications

Cheslatta Carrier Nation Education Assistance Applications eligibility includes CCN eligible members (on and off).  The assistance may include effort incentives, attendance incentives, tuition and/or school fees.

Applications are accepted annually between the months of August until September 30th.  Complete application forms only are accepted. 

This program is for ages 5 – 18 only.  No alternate programs are accepted, must be a provincial recognized school.

To access Grade 12 Incentive Program, a letter from the school must be received after April 1st, detailing that the student does meet Certificate of Graduation, not an Adult Dogwood.

Tutoring Support

The tutoring support program supports school aged (Elementary and High School) CCN members who need assistance to fulfill the Ministry of Education learning outcomes, prepare for provincial exams, and maintain the academic requirements to enter a post-secondary institution.

Please submit a written request to the CCN Education Department for more information.

If needed, please put in writing first to the Education Department, either by email or fax and what the request is for.

Extra Curricular Activities

This is a program fund available to registered eligible children ages 4 to 18.  The program runs from April 1st to March 31st every year.  Each year’s allocation may differ.  Must attach actual or copy of receipts for the costs of the activity or information showing the actual costs of the extracurricular activity.

These funds do not accumulate over the years, please use by March 31st of every year.  Band Fiscal Years run from April 1st to March 31st. Forms available.

Services Provided Include

• Employment needs

• Assistance with creating or updating resumes

• Assistance with cover letters

• Sponsorship for training that leads to employment

Technical Support Available

• Photo Copying

• Facsimile

• Telephone

• Email setup

• Computers available for general use but MUST be booked in advance

important information

Please note, the application process takes minimum 1 week.  Please make an appointment to receive help with job start supports, resume etc.  It is strongly discouraged that applicants apply with less than one week’s notice as there is not enough time to process the paperwork.

We do not send a fax or send a client’s resume via email, it is up to the client to get their resume to potential employers.  We do encourage band members to set up an appointment if assistance is needed.  We are always glad to sit and show rather than do it on your behalf.

We DO NOT pay for any driving fines.

responsibility

In meeting needs, we are required by our funding reporting guidelines to adhere to processes that are put in place to ensure fair and equitable handling of applications.

 We try to make every effort to respond as quickly as possible to inquiries and applicants.

Regarding CCN Education and Training processes, there are some very distinct steps that must be followed in order for someone to qualify for Education and Training dollars.  The Prince George-Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association (PGNAETA) is currently our funding source for employment and training dollars.  These dollars are very selective as they have a strict guideline on who can access them. 

In the event, an applicant’s current living location is unfortunately not within their “capture area” of the funding, so they will need to try and identify other sources of funding in order for their application to move forward.  We recommend consulting with an education and training officer in your area to determine if you qualify locally.

With regards to CCN Education dollars, if an application cannot be approved at the time of submission, we must refer applications to the next fiscal year, which starts every April 1st.  However, applications must be received in full by the Education & Training Department to qualify.  This is due to ALL education and training dollars being expended within a fiscal year, as is the current situation here at CCN.    

ALL education and training applications received are treated the same, all band members who apply, MUST fill out the same paperwork themselves.

We do not give preferential treatment to anyone and do not research or prepare applications for anyone.  This is the applicant’s responsibility.