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HIGHER EDUCATION & TRAINING
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
A federal and Tribally funded "heed-based" program.
Requires full-time attendance.
Requires that students file for Federal Financial Aid each year.
The application takes between 45 and 60 days to process.
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
A federal and Tribal funded "need-based" program.
Requires full-time attendance.
Requires that students file for Federal Financial Aid each year.
The application takes between 45 and 60 days to process.
Deadline dates to be considered for funding in Higher Education or AVT Program are:
July 1: Fall TermSemester
November 1: Winter TermSpring Semester
February 1: Spring Term
Summer Term funding is available, but students must meet eligibility criteria.
EDUCATION TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarships are renewable as long as the student meets minimum academic require
ments. Scholarship applications are mailed out as requested from January until dead
line date of April 30 of each year. The completed application must be received or
postmarked by April 30. The following scholarships are offered:
Graduate full-time and part-time in the amounts of $10,000$5,000.
Undergraduate full-time and part-time in the amounts of $6,000$4,500$3,000.
Vocational Training full-time and part-time in the amounts of $6,000$3,000.
Eula Petite Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $7,000.
These are competitive scholarships. Each scholarship application is reviewed and ranked
on a points basis. Applicants are rated on academic merit, leadership and Tribal and
community involvement. It is required that applicants submit an essay with their
application along with other documentation.
SHORT-TERM TRAININGCONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Provides educational opportunities to individuals who take classes or training at ac
credited colleges, universities, private training institutes, apprenticeship, certification
or licensing programs.
Limited assistance for tuition, books and fees for students attending school or training
on a part-time basis.
Students can access up to $800 per termquarter.
Students need to complete a program application at least two weeks prior to the first
day of classtraining.
Verification of registration must be sent to the Tribal Education office each time a
student registers for a new term, training, or class. Funding assistance is authorized on
a per term, per class system. Examples of classes and trainings are: Chemeketa
classes, CTV (teleconference) classes, job enhancement classes, degree program classes,
First AidCPR.
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Provides on-site individual and classroom instruction.
Provides funding for GED testing fees.
GEO pre-testing and assessments can be scheduled on-site.
GED program can be accessed on the computers in the on-site computer lab.
Specialized community education classes can be coordinated.
Study materials available.
JANUARY 1-30: Make copies of your completed Federal Financial Aid application.
Mail the original in the envelope provided; send a copy to the Tribal Education
Dept.; and keep one for yourself.
JANUARY 1-APRIL 30: Request and complete the Tribal Education Trust Fund
Scholarship program application. Mail to the Tribal Education Department.
BEGINNING OF EACH TERMSEMESTER: Mail new class schedules to the Tribal
Education Dept.
END OF EACH TERMSEMESTER: Mail grade reports to the Tribal Education Dept.
MONTHLY: For students attending a proprietary school, you need to send a grade
report, progress report, and attendance record every month to the Tribal
Education Dept.
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: Maintain contact with the Tribal Education Specialist.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1AU students are required to file for Federal Financial Aid. Continuing students
are expected to file prior to February 15 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 completion of each TermSemester. Either make ar
rangements 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 All students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and successfully complete a minimum of
12 credit hours per termsemester to remain eligible for funding.
4 Students are allowed one term of Probationary Status. Students who are placed
on PROBATIONARY STATUS will not be awarded the following term until they
have provided the Tribal Education Program Specialist a copy of their grade report
transcript. Transcripts must include the term of probation and must show success
ful completion of 12 credit hours and verify that a 2.00 GPA has been earned.
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 again, off again pattern of being placed on Proba
tionary Status, they will be placed on probationary status for one complete aca
demic year. Failure to meet minimum academic and or attendance requirements
during the probationary termsemester will result in suspension from the program.
6 Students, please notify the Education Department of address changes and tele
phone number changes as soon as they occur.
7 If emergencies occur that effect your attendance notify the Education Program
and the college IMMEDIATELY! (Tribal Education Specialist, College Registrar's
Office, College Financial Aid Office.)
8 Students who withdrew 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 State
ment of Releases from their physician that identifies ability to return to schooL Copies
of physician's statements must be submitted to the Education Program Specialist.
9 All students must sign a "Release of Information" form regarding attendance,
financial aid transcripts, education budgets, progress and grade reports.
A Students, be aware that if your quit school or withdraw early from school
X w you will be required to reimburse the Education Department monies you re
ceived to attend school.
n Students entering their SENIOR year are required to have a Graduation Au
ditEvaluation completed Fall TermSemester and provide a copy of the
AuditEvaluation to the Tribal Education Program Specialist.
ACHIEVEMENT & RECOGNITION
Applications are mailed out by
March 15.
Applications must be post
marked by May 1, no exceptions.
Eligible: CTGR Tribal member
grades K-12.
SUMMER SPONSORSHIP
Applications may be requested
beginning the 3rd week of March.
Program deadline is August 15,
as long as funding is still
available.
Eligible: CTGR Tribal members
grades K-12.
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TUTORIAL SERVICES
Program provides tutorial
services at Willamina Middle and
High School.
In-class individual, after-school
availability.
Eligible: CTGR Tribal members
and JOM eligible students (must
be enrolled in a Federally
Recognized Tribe).
NATIVE AMERICAN CLUBS
Clubs meet bi-weekly at Wil
lamina Middle and High School.
Opportunity to participate in
cultural, leadership, and educa
tion activities, field trips, and
conferences.
Eligible: CTGR Tribal members
and JOM eligible students (must
be enrolled in a Federally Recog
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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Eight week, 20 hours per week,
summer employment.
Eligible: CTGR Tribal members
ages 14-17.
YOUTH CENTER
Located in Grand Ronde.
Open for youth to participate in
cultural, educational, and
recreational activities. There's a
computer lab, pool table, TV and
game room.
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LITEFOOT in concert at Willamina Middle School.
Cristina Lara, HighPine Eastman and Emma Leno.
Ali Holsclaw, Richard Sohappy and Aliea Kinney.