Apply for Post-Secondary Student Support Program
Application Process Overview
- 1. Review The Direct Education Pathway
- 2. Review Eligibility Requirements
- 3. Review Deadline Dates
- 4. Review Student Requirements and Responsibilities
- 5. Review Program Policy
- 6. Prepare Required Documents
- 7. Review the Priority System
- 8. Watch the “How To Apply” Video
- 9. Complete the Online Application Form
- 10. Receive Follow-Up Confirmation and Request for Required Documents
Review The Direct Education Pathway
Central to the Post-Secondary Student Support Program is the concept of the Direct Education Pathway. This pathway allows students to outline their career and educational goals and chart a course for success. Whether pursuing a single diploma or a multi-degree pathway, the program is designed to prepare Samson Cree Nation members for meaningful careers and entry into the workforce.
We encourage our students to approach their education as a tool for personal and community empowerment. By aligning their studies with their career aspirations, they can continue the legacy of using individual gifts and skills to benefit our Nation, just as our ancestors did as leaders, hunters, visionaries, and negotiators
Career Declaration Report
Provided with our required documents, applicants will need to provide a response to the following questions:
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Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the program you must meet the following requirements:
Be a member whose name appears on the Membership list controlled by the Samson Cree Nation.
Be accepted for enrollment at a recognized post-secondary educational institution for a program of studies.
Review Deadline Dates:
- March 15th - For a May program start date.
- May 15th - For a July program start date.
- June 15th - For a September program start date.
- November 15th - For a January program start date.
New Applicants who are applying to start in Winter, Spring or Summer will not be guaranteed acceptance into the program as our main intake is in September/Fall. Applicants who meet the PSSSP eligibility criteria, minimum requirements, and application requirements will be considered if there is still funding available.
Late Applications will be reviewed by date and will only be considered if funding is available.
Please allow one month of processing time after submitting your application. Applicants will be notified through email if they are accepted for the program.
Our Value
Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a difference.
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Review Student Requirements and Responsibilities
- 1. Information Updates/Changes of Personal Information: It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the PSSSP Coordinator has accurate personal data, including place of residence. This also includes any changes or updates to a program from the institution where the applicant is attending. Failure to update this information could result in a termination of funding through this program.
- 2. Academic Requirements: It is expected that applicants pass each of their courses and maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 of a 4.0-point scale. Failure to meet those levels of achievement will result in a student being placed on academic probation, which may also affect a student’s priority status and jeopardize future funding through this program.
- 3. Failure of Courses: If a student fails or withdraws from 50% or more of his/her classes in a semester, he/she will be placed on academic probation, which may also affect a student’s priority status and jeopardize future funding through this program.
Review Program Policy
Prepare Required Supporting Documents
New Applicants who are starting in Winter, Spring or Summer will not be guaranteed acceptance into PSSSP as our main intake is in September/Fall. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, minimum requirements, and application requirements will be considered if there is funding.
Once an applicant has submitted the complete application, please allow one month of processing time. Applicants will be notified through email.
New Applicants must submit all of the following:
Please submit a letter from your school, or a copy or printout of your student account for tuition fee assessment and class schedule. If this information is not available at the time applying, please attach a note indicating when you will forward the missing information to the post-secondary department.
Continuing Students must submit all documents excluding:
- Photocopy of health care card.
- Direct deposit bank form or void cheque.
- Letter of acceptance.
Winter Deadline Documents (For Continuing Students Only). Please submit:
- Completed PSSSP Application Form.
- Winter term class schedule.
- Winter tuition fee assessment.
- Fall Transcripts (January 15 Deadline)
Note: Students must inform the coordinator of changes to their residence, courses, spouse or dependents. Failure to do so could result in a termination of funding through this program.
Late Applicants
Late applicants will be reviewed by date and will only be considered if funding is available.
For any other questions, please write to us at samsonpostsecondary@gmail.com or call us at 780-585-0096.
Review Program Priority System:
Due to limited funding allocated by the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs to the Samson Cree Nation for the post secondary education program, the Nipisihkopahk Education Authority has found it necessary to impose restrictions and develop a priority system for sponsorship of students attending post secondary institutions. It is the position of the Samson Cree Nation that the Government of Canada, through its Department of Indian Affairs, has violated and breached its treaty, trust, fiduciary and other obligations to the Samson Cree Nation and its members by limiting and capping post secondary funding.
Applicants will be selected using the priority system listed below. For more information, please contact us.
Continuing Student- A continuing student is a student who is presently enrolled and had successfully completed an academic year in his/her present program for the next academic year or a student who withdrew from their educational institution due to a medical reason which is documented by a valid written medical certificate will be considered a Priority 1 when they re-apply. Priority 1 includes recent high school graduates
Deferred Applicant- Are applicants who were denied funding from Nipisihkopahk Education Authority’s post secondary education for the previous academic year due to lack of allocated funding and who have met all the requirements and deadlines for the current academic year
Returning Student- post secondary student wishing to return to a program of studies after a break in studies and was previously funded by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada or Samson Cree Nation OR Nipisihkopahk Education Authority’s post secondary education Program.
Mature Student- University and College preparation program or other educational programs deemed as Priority 4 by the Nipisihkopahk Education Authority. Priority 4 will also be assessed to individuals who do not possess their high school diploma and are entering into their first year of a post secondary program.
Probation- Students who have withdrawn or failed fifty (50%) percent or more of their courses in an academic year (for other than medical reasons) or discontinued in their program of study will automatically be placed on probation for two (2) academic years before re-applying for sponsorship.
Receive Follow-Up Confirmation and Request for Required Documents
Please allow one month of processing time after submitting your application. Applicants will be notified through email if they are accepted for the program.
All required documents will be requested from successful applicants.