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.

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.

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.

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 $1,500 Part Time Students (6-11) Credits will receive $750

Payments will be sent to the financial aid office of the institution that the student will be attending.

Application Deadlines

April 30 (Academic Year)
November 15 (Spring Deadline)
March 15 (Summer Deadline – Needs Justification)

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)

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.

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Cheesh’na Tribal Council

HC01 Box 217

Gakona, AK 99586

907-822-3503

What services are you applying for?
- Higer Education
- Adult Vocational Training
Applicant Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Maiden Names or Other Names Used
Regional Corporation
Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Physical Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone
Email
Have you moved into the region within the last 30 days?
Are you or a family member receiving public assistance?
Monthly amount:
Are you 18 years of age or older and still living with your parents, or guardians and claimed on their previous income tax return?
Gross family income for the last 12 months?
Personal Information
Marital Status
Alaskan Resident
Spouse's Name (if applicable)
Enrolled Native Corporation
Degree of Native Blood

(Must have proof of 1/4 or more blood quantum to qualify)
Mother's Name
Mother's Native Blood Degree
Mother's Birthplace
Mother's Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Father's Name
Father's Native Blood Degree
Father's Birthplace
Father's Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Name of College / University / AVT Attending
Current Class
Semester Start Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Tuition Amount $
Enrolled
Field of Study
Expected Graduation Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Total Credits to Date
Cumulative GPA
Higher Education Budget Forecast
Student Name*
First Last
- I give permission for the University to release financial and academic information to Cheesh'na Tribal council
Social Security Number*
E-Signature*
University*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Vocational / Technical College Name*
Student Phone Number*
Application Term*
College Expenses
Estimated Tuition $
Actual Tuition $
Estimated Fees $
Actual Fees $
Estimated Books $
Actual Books $
Estimated Supplies $
Actual Supplies $
Estimated Room $
Actual Room $
Estimated Board/Rent $
Actual Board/Rent $
Estimated Transportation $
Actual Transportation $
Estimated Child Care $
Actual Child Care $
Estimated Personal Expenses $
Actual Personal Expenses $
Estimated Personal Expenses $
Actual Personal Expenses $
Estimated OTHER $
Actual OTHER $
Explain "other"
Total Expenses $
Resources for College
Amount Applied for AFDC or Welfare
Actual Amount of AFDC or Welfare
Amount Applied for Alaska Student Loan
Actual Amount of Alaska Student Loan
Amount Applied for College Scholarship
Actual Amount of College Scholarship
Amount Applied for College Work Study
Amount Applied for College Work Study
Amount Applied for Education Loan (Stafford/Pell)
Actual Amount of Education Loan (Stafford/Pell)
Amount Applied for PELL Grant
Actual Amount of PELL Grant
Amount Applied for Parent / Spouse Contribution
Actual Amount of Parent / Spouse Contribution
Amount Applied for Ahtna, Inc. Scholarship
Actual Amount of Ahtna, Inc. Scholarship
Amount Applied for Tribal Assistance
Actual Amount of Tribal Assistance
Amount Applied for Veteran's Benefits
Actual Amount of Veteran's Benefits
Amount Applied for OTHER
Actual Amount of OTHER
Explain OTHER
Total Resources
TOTAL UNMET NEED
Statement of Purpose
New Applicants
Describe your personal history, a summary of accomplishments, and a description of your educational and career goals. Explain how you intend to use your education to contribute to your tribe.
Returning Students
Update your educational and career goals. What new information do your have about your career and educational goals? (Continuing undergraduate applicants who meet the academic requirements will be funded first, with priority given to Juniors and Seniors.)
Certification
Consent
Information provided by you is held in confidence and is only made available to other employees and other related agencies that have a need to know in the performance for their duties. In addition, certain data may be provided to local, state, federal, and other health and welfare facilities and agencies on a need to know basis for continuation of services, to provide a proper evaluation of your case file and for reporting as required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information on this application is accurate and true, I understand that the information is subject to verification. I further certify that any funds received under the Cheesh'na Tribal Council will be used solely for the expenses related to my attendance at the institution listed on this application.
I agree to the privacy policy.
E-Signature
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training Grant Application

Purpose

Submission Requirement

Higher Education/AVT – Tribes Covered

Notifications and Payments of Awards

Application Deadlines

Check List of Required Documents

Eligibility

Applicant Information

Personal Information

Higher Education Budget Forecast

Statement of Purpose

Certification