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10 JANUARY 1, 2003 SMOKE SIGNALS Applying for Financial Aid In order to apply to the Tribe's full-time Higher Education programs students must apply for Federal Aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for 2003-2004 is available at your local libraries, colleges, and universities or on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Should students be eligible, the FAFSA can help pay for tuition, books and fees, and may include a portion of your living expenses. The Department of Education uses the information provided on your FAFSA to determine your eligibility for aid from the federal student financial assistance (SFA) programs. Many states and schools also use the FAFSA data to award aid from their programs. Some states and schools may require you to fill out additional forms. The information you report on your FAFSA is used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution, or EFC, according to a congressionally determined formula. Your school will use your EFC to determine your need and what federal, state, and institutional aid you are eligible to receive. February 15, 2003 is the deadline to have your applications in for Summer or Fall Term students. Should you have questions please contact April Campbell, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Higher Education Specialist at 1-800-422-0232. Upper Mohawk, Inc. Full Ride Scholarship American Indian owned and operated, Upper Mohawk, Inc. is offering a full ride scholarship to an American Indian Youth. The Seventh Gen eration Scholarship Fund at the heart of Upper Mohawk Inc. is the value of giving back to the community in which benefits reach into the "Seventh Generation." Therefore, American Indian youth will receive scholarships designed to fulfill their financial need for a college education and will be afforded opportunities for internships and mentoring. The scholarship package is designed not only to educate American Indian youth but to empower and support their growth and development. Applicants selected are eligible to receive up to $20,000 per year based on their financial need. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2003. Students are to begin classes the fall of 2003. For eligibility criteria and application information please visit us at www.7thGeneration.csfa.org or contact scholarship manage ment services at 507-931-1682. OYCP Looking For Applicants, Ages 16-18 The Oregon Youth Challenge Program (OYCP) is looking for potential .applicants ages 16-18, who have dropped out of school or are close to dropping out and are interested in completing and earning their diploma and receiving a GED. For more information, contact OYCP either online; www.oycp.com, by phone at 541-317-9623, or by mail; 23861 Dodds Road, Bend, OR 97701. University of Washington School of Medicine The University of Washington School of Medicine will be hosting the Western Consortium Minority Medical Education Program (WC-MMEP) this summer. WC-MMEP, now in its 14th year, is a six-week summer enrichment program for promising disadvantaged and underserved stu dents interested in a career in medicine. The MMEP deadline is March 1, 2003. Interested students may apply online at www.aamc.orgmmep. For more information regarding this pro gram at University of Washington, please go to www.staff.washington.edu dolsonmmep.html. Preschool HeadStart Looking for Volunteers The Grand Ronde PreschoolHeadStart is looking for Volunteer Read ers to sign up to do a reading circle time when our kids visit the new library in the Adult Education building once a week. This would take 15 to 20 minutes out of your day. If interested in volunteering, please call 503-879-5211 ext. 2159. Reminder to Current STTC&DE Students The STTC&DE Programs can help with the required textbook and sup plies needed as you return to school but only required materials. The cost of any "extras" you purchase at your college or school's book store (school sweatshirts, food items, etc.) are your responsibility and cannot be paid for out of Education Division funds. If you are unsure about a par ticular item, please check with the Continuing Education office prior to purchase. GED Glasses Monday and Wednesday 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Held at the Education Department classroomcomputer lab. Open Entry No pre-registration. Contact Joanne Carr at 503-879-2282 or joanne.carrgrandronde.org. V J E- mm nwmmm wmnwiiimmmiict jpiifiriniiifHiiimiin iiiinwnrrn!HiimniiHiw!iiyn,r piinrrrw m bum inn iiimni i tw mi if rrni .r i v twpwit TimwmmrTwn I ; ' li lt : - ii if i - f It 2 - II .. . ! h ft 1 a S 5 5 ,K 5 5 V, if k m 4 & . I Kmim . t ? m - .'. ' .- ? H : N- " '"TJ' " : - ff - it . t- - if y , , ' . " 1 X ' K . - 1 I
