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April 18, 1996 - SMOKE SIGNALS
Education Trust Fund Scholarships
The Education Trust Fund Scholarship Program is
designed to recognize and provide financial support to
Tribal members who have demonstrated scholastic and
leadership ability and wish to continue their education.
The Scholarship program is open to ALL Tribal
members, regardless of residence, age or need.
Requirements:
Applicant must provide proof of Tribal enrollment;
Applicant must be accepted in an approved course of
study at an accredited institution.
Applicant must submit a completed application with all
required documents by April 30.
Types of Scholarships:
Adult Vocational Training Part time and Full time;
Undergraduate Part time and Full time;
Graduate - Part time and Full time;
Eula Petite Scholarship - Education Majors only.
You can contact the Tribal Education Program by
calling at (503) 879-5211 or at 1-800-422-0232 or
write to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde,
Education Program, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand
Ronde, OR. 97347.
Higher Education Program
The Higher Education Program assists Tribal
members to continue their education and training
beyond High School for the purpose of developing
leadership and increasing employment opportunities in
professional and vocational fields. The Higher
Education Program assists eligible members with
tuition, books, fees and supplies while enrolled in an
approved course of study.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be a high school graduate or have a
GED;
Applicant must provide verification of Tribal
enrollment;
Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted for
enrollment in an accredited institution and be pursuing
a Bachelor's Degree, or enrolled in a two year program
which will transfer to a 4 year institution;
Applicant must demonstrate financial need utilizing an
approved financial "Needs Analysis System."
A Tribal Higher Education Program application must
be filed with the Education Program. Application forms
can be obtained by contacting the Tribal Education
Program.
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DEAN AZULE
Education Division Manager
Applicants are required to apply for Federal Financial
Aid. Financial Aid Forms (FAF) are available at the Tribal
Education Program office and at all colleges and
universities.
Higher Education Programs are four years in length.
A person completing this program usually receives a
Bachelor's Degree.
Adult Vocational Training Program
The purpose of the Adult Vocational Training (AVT)
Program is to assist Tribal members in acquiring training
and job skills necessary for full time satisfactory
employment. The Adult Vocational Training Program
assists eligible members with tuition, books, fees and
supplies while enrolled in an approved course of
training.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must
be 1 8 years or older, except that high school graduates
shall be eligible at 17 years old;
have graduated from High School or have a GED;
provide verification of Tribal enrollment;
be in need of training in order to obtain reasonable and
satisfactory employment;
be in need of financial assistance in order to obtain
such training;
have the ability to pursue such training; and
be willing to accept employment upon completion of
training.
An Adult Vocational Training Program application
must be filed with the Tribal Education Program.
Application forms can be obtained by contacting the
Education Program.
Applicant are required to apply for Federal Financial
Aid. Financial Aid Forms (FAF) are available at the Tribal
Education Program office and at all Colleges and
Universities.
Vocational training programs are usually one or two
years in length. A person completing this program
usually receives a Certificate or an Associates Degree.
Adult Education
The Education Division's GEDABE component fo
cuses on earning a General Equivalency diploma, Adult
Basic Education, Basic Skills Development, Literacy,
Adult High School Diploma, and Senior Citizen classes
programs.
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MARION MERCIER
Education Specialist
The Adult Education Program's goals include offer
ing adults way to improve their job opportunities and
personal circumstances by supporting programs which
enable adults to:
Become functionally literate.
Pass the test for the General Equivalency Diploma
(GED).
Raise levels of educational achievement.
Grand Ronde tribal members who need fees covered
for GED testing or books and fees for a class that quali
fies as basic skill development or pre-employment train
ing can apply to the Adult Education Program by-re-,
questing an application. For more information, please
contact: CTGR Adult Education, 9615 Grand Ronde
Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Or cali 1-800-422-0232
or 879-2282.
On the local level, the program offers GED classes to
tribal members. Classes and study centers are located
in the Education Training Center at 28840 Salmon River
Highway and are scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays in April, May and June. However, there
will be no classes the week of April 20-24. A new
class this term, "Writing for the GED Test" will provide
tips and exercises designed to prepare the student for
the GED Writing Test. It will be offer'as a weekly, one.
hour class.
People often ask how long it takes to receive the
GED. Unfortunately there isn't one correct answer.
Since a GED diploma represents the equivalent of a
high school diploma, it really depends on the students,
the amount of time shehe. puts into studying, classes,
and how far the student went in school. Students who
do a lot of reading, use math in their daily lives, or who
watch a lot of educational programming like PBS, the
Discovery, Science, and History channels, tend to com
plete their requirements sooner; Put simply, people who
use reading, writing, and arithmetic in their lives are
keeping those skills alive and possibly improving them.
Those who don't are often surprised how fast their
skills improve, once they begin to study seriously. So,
how long does it take to get a GED diploma? Former
students say it takes anywhere from a few weeks to a
few years, but all agree it is well worth the effort. Many
students are quotes as saying, "I wish I had done this
sooner!"
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MARTY BRANCH
Education Counselor and Advisor