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MARCH 15, 2001 Smoke Signals 9 YOUR EDUCATION CHECKLIST JANUARY 1-30: Make copies of your completed Federal Financial Aid application. Mail original in the envelope provided; send copy to the Tribal Education division; and keep a copy for yourself. JANUARY 1-APRIL 30: Request and complete the Tribal Education Trust Fund Scholarship program application. Mail to the Tribal Educa tion division. BEGINNING OF EACH TERM OR SEMESTER: Mail new class schedules to the Tribal Education division. END OF EACH TERM OR SEMESTER: Mail grade reports to the Tribal Education division. 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 division. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: Maintain contact with the Tribal Edu cation Specialist. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. All students are responsible for having their grade reports sent to the Tribal Education program upon completion of each term or semester. Either make ar rangements with the Registrar's Office to have the reports sent directly to the Tribal Education office or mail a copy of your grade report to the Tribal Office yourself. 2. Students please notify the Educational program of address changes and tele phone number changes. 3. If emergencies occur that effects your attendance notify the Education Pro gram and College IMMEDIATELY. (Tribal Education Office, College Business Of fice, College Financial Aid Office and College Registrar's Office) 4. You must maintain 2.00 GPA and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per term or semester to be eligible for assistance. 5. Students who are placed on PROBATIONARY STATUS will not be awarded the following term until they have provided the Education program an OFFICAL COPY of their transcripts. 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 SUB MITTED. 6. Continuing students must file their Federal Financial Aid Forms by Febru ary 15; you must provide a copy of your application to The Education Program for filing verification. 7. All students must sign a "Release of Information" form regarding attendance, financial aid transcripts, education budgets, progress and grade reports. 8. It is your responsibility to remain in "good academic standing." If a student demonstrates an "on againoff again" pattern of being placed on PROBATIONARY STATUS, THEY WILL BE PLACED ON Probationary Status for one complete academic year. Failure to meet minimum academic requirements during this period will result in SUSPENSION. 9. Students who withdraw from school due to medical or health related reasons must obtain a statement of verification from their physician or health care pro vider identifying need to withdraw from school. Students must obtain a statement of release from their physician that identifies ability to return to school., Copies of physician's statements must be provided to the Education program. 10. Students entering their SENIOR year are required to have a GRADUATION AUDITEVALUATION completed Fall Term and provide a copy of the AuditEvalu-" ation to the Tribal Education program. Please keep in contact with the Tribal Education program staff. We are here to provide assistance and support for you while you are attending school. Bfftffi4 Native American Finance Officers Association For students majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or Administration. For information and applications please call NAFOA at 920-869-7172 or write NAFOA, P.O. Box 12743, Green Bay, WI 54703. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance The AAHPERD is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Six national sub-organizations have grants and fellow ships for both individuals and groups. Visit the website at www.aahperd.Qrg or call 1-800-213-7193. American Planning Association Minority Scholarship and Fellowship Programs Scholarships available for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in urban planning, community development, environmental sciences, public administration, transportation or urban studies. Contact the American Planning Association Minority Scholarship and Fellowship Programs, 122 South Michigan Ave., Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60605. Phone 312-431-9100. Deadline: May 14, 2001. P Washington Internships for Native Students Agencies pay $6,300 per intern to participate in the WINS program. The cost covers intern tuition, round trip travel, local travel housing, meals and cost associated with social and cultural activities and a stipend of $150 per week. Students receive six credit hours for participating in this pro gram. Internships are for eight weeks, beginning in June and ending in August. Contact WINS at 202-885-2033. Deadline: April 6, 2001. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Education Division is sponsoring the annual College Career Fair, Community Colleges Four Year Colleges Vocational Colleges Armed Forces Job Corp and More will be present Please join us to gather information regarding potential college programs and career fields. The afternoon will be full of information, door prizes, and food. For information please contact Polly Bowman at 503 879-2275 or April Campbell at 503 879-2276 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275. U of O REACH FOR SUCCESS Saturday, April 21 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Erb Memorial Union 1222 East 13th Avenue Eugene, Oregon MIPPLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF COLOR Learn about college life Attend classes in art, architecture, law, journalism, mathematics, science & more Meet U of O faculty members and students of color Tour the U of O campus Be Ducks-for-a-Day FAMILIES Learn about college preparation Attend sessions on college admissions, financial aid and housing Meet faculty members, advisers and community leaders Tour the U of 0 campus Prepare your ducklings to attend U of O Reach for Success is a free program and transportation Is provided in certain areas. For more information, call the U of O Office of Multicultural Affairs at 541-346-3479. OMSI Salmon Camp Science and Natural Resource Camps Session I (10-12 years): June 24-29, 2001 Session II (13-15 years): July 1-6, 2001 with school year follow-up sessions at OMSI Science Camps. Salmon Camp is offered free of charge to 25 participants in each session. Explore science, nature and natural resource management careers with OMSI instructors and Native American and other natural resource professionals and college students. To request an application, contact Lisa Leno at 503-879-2224 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2224. Deadline: May 15, 2001. ailliJIttft rM 'SWitiC: Miii tfftlfilHl -Htttl' lift' 133. ;fl .-(-.Milium iV tUlIt CiVJ(ft; iiT: ifcfiiHliliWWi Y .liW.il .) urtijljf:) Pepper Memorial Student Achievement Award The purpose of these $200 awards is to encourage Oregon American In dian high school seniors to continue their education beyond high school and to help to defray some of the numerous expenses involved in attending a higher education institution. Contact Lisa Leno at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2224. This is a great opportunity don't miss it. Deadline: April 6, 2001. National Native American Youth Initiative The Association of American Indian Physician offers a Health, Biomedical Research and Policy Development summer program to inform students of health careers available. Native American high school students, between the ages of 16-18 years old, planning to enter the health professions are eligible to apply. Selected scholars will receive all expenses paid and will be provided with room, board and travel during the week-long program. Appli cations are available at www.aaip.comstudentnnayi or you may contact Lisa Leno at 1-800-422-0232 or 503-879-2224. Deadline: April 13, 2001. Summer Program at University of New Mexico Dates of Program: June 14-July 27. The Tribal Resource Institute in Busi ness, Engineering and Science is a summer program for high school graduates on their way to college or post secondary education. Students will be selected to attend the University of New Mexico for six weeks and can earn up to nine transferable college credits. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship for five years. Call the TRIBES Program at 505-277-5725 or e-mail tsleeunm.edu. DEADLINE: May 4, 2001. High School Seniors: Enter to Win $5,000 EDUCAID is giving away $5,000 a month for college to one high school senior a month, every month throughout this entire year. Enter to win to day and look for official rules at www.educaid.com or call 1-800-EDUCAID.
