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August 15, 1996 SMOKE SIGNALS 9 3 BM8 S &1&T Arts and crafts market Open 7 days a week 11 to 6 Consignment or booth sales Pine needle basket making If interested, please call Shawn at 879-2476 or 1-800-422-0232. Don't pass up the famous Strawberry Patch Enjoy your favorite fresh fruit shortcake, sundae or milkshake. Take Casino exit. Calling all artists The Small Business Administration (SB A) is sponsoring an Artist Microloan Program through Western Bank in Tualatin, Oregon. Loan amounts range from $500 to $100,000. Contact Small Business Devel opment (SBD) for more information and a copy of the business plan outline. The application process is as follows: Complete and submit a two-page appli cation from Small Business Development. Compose a brief business plan with fi nancial projections. SBD can assist you in completing these documents. There is about a three-day turn around once materials are received. Call 879-2476 or 1-800422-0232 to learn more! Child care opportunity for teen parents Littlefoot Child Care of Willamina is considering expansion of its infant child care. Art Anderson, Superintendent of Willamina School District, fully supports the focus of this effort to provide child care for teen parents wishing to return to school. Expanded services would also help meet the needs of working parents in the area. The goal is to have accom modations ready for September, but first a potential child count is needed so planning can be made. If you are a teen parent, or a working parent in need of infant or child care call Nancy Holmes at 879-2401 by August 30. MM AUGUST 1996 Monday 9 to 1 1:30 a.m Beginning Windows 1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Word Tuesday 9 to 11:30 a.m GroupWise Wednesday 1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Windows Thursday 9 to 11:30 a.m GroupWise 1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Word Friday 9 to 1 1:30 a.m Beginning Windows 1 to 3:30 p.m Print Shop SEPTEMBER 1996 Monday 9 to 11:30 a.m Beginning Word 1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Data Base Tuesday 9 to 11:30 a.m Beginning Windows 1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Word Wednesday 1 to 3:30 p.m GroupWise Thursday 9 to 11:30 a.m Beginning Spreadsheet 1 to 3:30 p.m Print Shop Friday 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m Beginning Windows 1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Internet FREE to tribal members and staff $10 for non-tribal members. Computer Lab 28840 Salmon River Highway - Grand Ronde To register for classes contact Small Business Development Shawn at 879-2476 or Doug at 879-2476. Students should start thinking about Fall Term To be considered for Winter TermSpring Semester 1997 funding through the tribal education programs, Adult Vocational Training andor the Higher Education Program, you must have your completed application turned in to the Tribal Education Program by November 1, 1996. This deadline date does not apply to institutions with an "open enrollment" policy. The application process for propriety schools usually takes from 30 to 45 days, so please submit applications at least a month before you plan to attend. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. All students are required to file for Federal Financial Aid. Continuing students are expected to file prior to February 1 5 of each year. A copy of the Federal Financial Aid application must be submitted to the Tribal Education Program in order to determine program eligibility. 2. All students are responsible for having their grade reports sent to the Tribal Education Program upon com pletion of each TermSemester. Either make arrangements with the Registrar's Office to have the reports sent directly to the tribal office or mail a copy of your grade report to the tribal office yourself. 3. Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per termsemester to remain eligible for funding. 4. Students who are placed on PROBATIONARY STATUS will not be awarded the following term until they have provided the Education Program an official copy of their grade reporttranscript. Transcripts must include the term of probation and must show successful completion of 12 credit hours earned with at least a 2.00 GPA. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL TRANSCRIPTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. 5. It is the student's responsibility to remain in "good academic standing." If a student demonstrates an "on againoff again" pattern of being placed on Probationary Status, heshe will be placed on probationary status for one complete academic year. Failure to meet minimum aca demic requirements during the probationary termsemester will result in SUSPENSION. 6. Students, please notify the Education Program of address changes and telephone number changes as soon as they occur. 7. If emergencies occur that effect your attendance notify the Education Program and the College IMMEDI ATELY! (Tribal Education Office, College Business Office, College Financial Aid Office, and the College Registrar's Office). 8. Students who withdraw from school due to medical or health related reasons must obtain a Statement of Verification from their physician or health care provider identifying need to withdraw from school. Students must also obtain a Statement of Release from their physician that identifies ability to return to school. Copies of physician's statement must be provided to the Education Program. 9. All students must sign a Release of Information form regarding attendance, financial aid transcripts, education budgets, progress and grade reports. 10. Students also need to be aware that if they quit school or withdraw early from school they will bemay be required to reimburse the Education Program monies they received to attend school. 1 1. Students entering their SENIORyear are required to have a GRADUATION AUDITEVALUATION com pleted Fall TermSemester and provide a copy of the Audit Evaluation to the Tribal Education Program. Please keep in contact with the Tribal Education Specialist and program staff. We are here to provide assistance and support for you while you are attending school. IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Financial Aid is not guaranteed from one year to the next. You must apply for Federal Financial Aid every year. For the best financial aid packaging, it is best to apply as soon after January 1 as possible each year. Federal money is allocated out first come, first serve, with only loan money left for late filers. The application is free and is available at all campus and university financial aid offices. Or contact the Tribal Education Office at 10800-422-0232 and an application can be mailed to you. Small business classes offered in September YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS IDEA This short class focuses on helping anyone who is think ing of going into business. This class lays a foundation for Starting a Successful Business. Tuition: $10, which ap plies toward the Starting a Successful Business class if you choose to continue. PORTLAND - Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. WARM SPRINGS - Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. UMATILLA - Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. GRAND RONDE - Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. KLAMATH - Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. STARTING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS It provides the framework for successful business start up by assisting students in writing a bankable business plan and training them to prepare a successful application for financing. Meets weekly for 10 weeks. Tuition: $100 (5 college credits available). PORTLAND - October 1 at 6:30 p.m. WARM SPRINGS - October 1 at 6 p.m. UMATILLA - October 1 at 6 p.m. GRAND RONDE - October 1 at 6 p.m. KLAMATH - October 2 at 6 p.m. SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Participants get help solving real life problems encoun tered as their business grows, while creating a network and forming alliances within the Indian business community. Meets monthly for 12 months. Tuition: $100 (6 college credits available). PORTLAND, GRAND RONDE, WARM SPRINGS - you can join in September. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE CLASSES OFFERED BY ONABEN, PLEASE CALL SHAWN AT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 879-2476 OR 1-800-422-0232.
