For the college-bound Tribal senior
October
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Check deadlines for Early Action or
Early Decision (college entrance).
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship
information.
Check deadlines for CSS/Financial
Aid Profile for U.S. private schools.
Continue or start working on college
applications.
Ask for letters of recommendation
from teachers, coaches and personal
references. Provide them with a résumé.
Visit colleges.
Take SAT tests.
Complete essays.
November
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Take SAT tests.
Set up scholarship search profiles on
websites.
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship info.
Proofread and have someone else
proofread all documents completed
up to this point (scholarship essays,
résumé, etc.).
December
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If you haven’t already done so, take
this last SAT test for seniors.
Get FAFSA forms, available for fed-
eral and state financial aid.
Apply for FAFSA pin number – stu-
dent/parents must apply separately.
Mail or submit all revised, complete
college applications before the holi-
day break.
Start scholarship essays.
Start OSAC (Oregon Student Assis-
tance Commission).
January
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FAFSA forms can be submitted Jan. 1!
Do not delay – do this ASAP.
Complete scholarships that are due.
Check for Student Aid Report (SAR
on the FAFSA website several days
after filing out the FAFSA).
Request mid-year transcripts be sent
to colleges to which you have applied.
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Request transcripts needed for OSAC
scholarship application.
Send thank you notes to people who
have helped you.
Students who plan to apply for Tribal
assistance for college must apply for
FAFSA no later than Jan. 31 at fafsa.
ed.gov.
February
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First semester grades and mid-year
reports are sent to some colleges.
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship
information.
Complete scholarships.
Check with colleges applied to for
verification they have received all nec-
essary documents. Continue to moni-
tor status of submitted applications.
Check to see if your mid-year tran-
scripts have been sent to the schools
to which you have applied.
Wrap up any scholarship application,
essays and activities chart (for OSAC)
as early bird deadline is in February.
March
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Check for three Tribal scholarships
at ctsi.nsn.us.
Complete scholarships.
Start working on Tribal higher educa-
tion or adult vocational training grant
application. This can be found on the
Tribe’s website and is due June 30.
Review the Student Aid Report
(SAR).
You should start receiving admission
responses.
April
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Send thank you notes to people who
have helped you.
Make final decision about which col-
lege or university you will attend.
If you decide to decline enrollment
to a college or university to which
you have been accepted, send notice
indicating this to the college’s admis-
sions office.
2017 Tribal Council Application
Application for names to be placed on the 2017 ballot for
candidates in the Siletz Tribal Council election
Name: ___________________________________ Roll# ___________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _______________ ZIP: _____________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________
I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be
filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2016. I also understand that
if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal Council, I
must withdraw in writing by Dec. 27, 2016 (2 p.m.). Otherwise, my name will
appear in the voter’s pamphlet and on the ballot.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________
Mail your application to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement
If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the
Voter’s Pamphlet, please submit your statement and recent 3x5 photograph of
yourself along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is
Dec. 21, 2016, at 4 p.m.
Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be
derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements and
photos will appear in the voter’s pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot.
Mail your statement and photo to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz,
OR 97380-0549.
The candidate is responsible to ensure receipt of application and statement
by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review and certifica-
tion by the Election Board.
Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or email
elections@ctsi.nsn.us to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement.
Election Deadlines
Dec. 21, 2016 (4 p.m.)
Dec. 27, 2016 (2 p.m.)
Dec. 27, 2016 (2 p.m.)
Week of Dec. 28-30, 2016
Jan. TBA, 2017
Jan. 27, 2017
Feb. 4, 2017, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
May
Most Often Requested
Numbers
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494
Salem Finance Office –
888-870-9051
Portland Area Office –
503-238-1512
Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234
Contract Health Services (CHS) –
800-628-5720
Siletz Community Health Clinic –
800-648-0449
Siletz Behavioral Health –
800-600-5599
Chinook Winds Casino Resort –
888-244-6665
Chemawa Health Clinic –
800-452-7823
Bureau of Indian Affairs –
800-323-8517
Website – ctsi.nsn.us
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This is the deadline for final decisions
for universities.
Send letter of intent to registrar.
Line up a summer job.
Attend your Senior Awards Night.
Review any award letters and be sure
you understand the terms and condi-
tions that accompany each type of aid.
If necessary, arrange for housing and
a meal plan (at school).
Send thank you notes to any person/
committee from which you received
a scholarship.
June
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Tribal higher education and adult
vocational training applications are
due June 30!
Attend graduation – congratulations!
Make arrangements for your final
grades to be sent to colleges and
universities.
Good luck!
Feb. 4, 2017 (4 p.m.)
Deadline to file and submit a photo and/or
candidate’s statement for inclusion in the Tribal
Voter’s Pamphlet
Deadline to withdraw candidacy
Certified Candidates List will be posted
Absentee ballots mailed out and Voter’s Pamphlet
Candidates Fair – Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
In-person Voting – Tribal Elections, Tribal
Community Center, Siletz
Deadline for returning absentee ballots
Siletz Indian Child Welfare is in need of foster
homes for our Tribal children.
Being a foster parent is an opportunity to help
improve your community in a unique way.
To find out more or to get an application
Contact:
Marne’ Grusing, Foster Family Certifier
phone: 541-444-8338
e-mail: marneg@ctsi.nsn.us
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