Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training Grant Application
Purpose
The purpose of the CTC Higher Education Grant (HE) and Adult Vocational Training (AVT). These programs are established to financially assist eligible tribal members who are enrolled to an accredited university or institution; and who can demonstrate a financial need. The funding is supplemental. Before funding from CTC can be considered, applicants are required to apply for all available state, federal and private financial aid; and utilize all available student and family resources.
Application Deadlines
- November 15 (Spring Deadline)
- June 30 (Fall Deadline)
Submission Requirement
It is the student’s responsibility to contact CTC to ensure his/her file is complete and submitted or postmarked by the appropriate deadline. Applications need original signatures. CTC does not accept faxed applications.
Check List of Required Documents
- CTC Application Packet with all fields completed. Students must maintain full or part-time status, as selected.
- Complete the FAFSA: Website www.fafsa.gov
- Copy of Diploma/GED or High School Transcript
- Acceptance Letter from HE or AVT Institution
- Tribal Enrollment Card or a verification of Alaska Native Ancestry
- Two letters of recommendation
- State of Purpose (typed, if possible)
New applicants must submit:
- Official proof of enrollment and registration, detailing semester class units/credits, including college/university’s definitions of part-time/full-time status.
Returning applicants must submit:
- Official proof of enrollment and registration, detailing semester class units/credits, including college/university’s definitions of part-time/full-time status.
- Transcript of prior funded Term, either official or unofficial.
Higher Education/AVT – Tribes Covered
CTC provides higher education funding to enrolled tribal members.
Graduate students should contact the American Indian Graduate Center (www.aigc.com). CTC has no funding for graduate studies.
You may also qualify for educational assistance through Ahtna Inc. Visit the Ahtna website (ahtna.com) for more information.
Academic Requirements
- A 2.0 GPA (grade point average) must be maintained.
- Not meeting a 2.0 will result in Academic Probation.
- Academically disqualified students will not be funded.
Official Grade Transcripts
Provide one of the following that applies to your current application:
- An official copy of your High School Transcript or GED scores if you are an entering college freshman/new AVT student; or
- Most recent copy of college transcript
Eligibility
To be eligible for a higher education grant or AVT funding, an applicant must be:
- An enrolled tribal member or one-fourth or more degree Native Blood.
- An enrolled member of a tribe served by CTC
- In financial need as determined by the college or institution.
- Eligibility shall be determined by the council.
Notifications and Payments of Awards
CTC staff will notify applicants in writing as to the approval or disapproval of their application. Notifications to applicants will specify the amount of the individual awards, or reason for denial.
- Full Time Students (12+ Credits) will receive $2,500
- Part Time Students (6-11 Credits) will receive $1,250
- VOTEC Students will recieve $2,000
Payments will be sent to the financial aid office of the institution that the student will be attending.
Cheesh’na Tribal Council
HC01 Box 217
Gakona, AK 99586
907-822-3503