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.
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