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CTGR Competitive Scholarships
Applications are now available for 2011 CTGR Competitive
Scholarships. Applicants must be enrolled members of the Confed
erated Tribes of Grand Ronde. To apply online, please visit www.
Please call Education if you are unable
to apply online at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345. The early bird deadline
is April 1, and the final deadline is April 30. Applications received
by April 1 will receive one additional point to the total score.
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The K-5 Summer Program open enrollment will be the week of May 2
through May 6 at 5 p.m.
Eligibility
o Parents must be working, participating in training, or in school during
the hours of operation unless deemed high risk
o Enrolled in grades K-5
o Enrolled member of CTGR, another federally recognized Tribe, or
descendant (parents or grandparents)
o Reside in the 6-county service area
Please contact Toni Mercier 503-879-2101 or toni.merciergrandronde.
org for application packet or with any questions.
Applications will be given priority based on the time and date received.
All applications must be turned in by the child's legal parent or guardians.
Exceptions will only be made in advance for extreme situations. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
FULL-TIME STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All full-time students are required to file the Free Applica
tion for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) each year. A copy of the
FASFA and Student Aid Report (SAR) must be submitted to
the Tribal Education Program.
2. All full-time students are responsible for having their
grade reports sent to the Higher Education Programs upon
completion of each termsemester.
3. All full-time students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and suc
cessfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per term
semester to remain eligible for funding.
4. Full-time students who do not meet the minimum aca
demic requirements will be placed on academic PROBATION.
Students who are placed on PROBATIONARY STATUS will
not be awarded the following term until they have provided
a copy of their grade reporttranscript.
NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL
GRADE REPORT
TRANSCRIPTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED.
5. Failure to meet the minimum academic requirements
during the probationary termsemester will result in SUS
PENSION. 6. Full-time students must notify the Higher Education
Programs of address, telephone and e-mail changes as soon
as they occur.
9. Each year full-time students must sign a "Release of In
formation" form allowing correspondence with the school
of attendance regarding financial aid, educational budget,
attendance and grade reports.
10. Students who withdraw or do not complete a termse
mester will be required to reimburse the Higher Education
Programs for funding received for the termsemester.
Please keep in contact with the Higher Education Programs;
we are here to provide assistance and support you while you
are attending school.
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Applications are now available online for all CTGR Higher Education
programs. Visit the Tribal Web page at www.grandronde.orgdepts
education to learn more about the various funding programs.
Call Education at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275, if you need assistance
determining which program application to submit.
Program deadlines:
Bachelor Degree & Adult Vocational Programs
April 30: Fall TermSemester
Aug. 30: Winter TermSpring Semester
Nov. 30: Spring Term
Feb. 28: Summer TermSemester
Competitive scholarship (all categories)
April 30 each year
Part-time college
Ten days prior to first day of class
Non-credit program
Ten days prior to the first day of the class, training or conference
FAFSA (required for all Bachelor Degree & Adult Voca
tional Program students)
By Feb. 15 to the Tribal office each year.
What is an irotternsfoDp?
An internship (full-timepart-time) is a real world experience related to your
career goals and interests. It may, but does not have to be related connected
to your academic major or minor. Internships can be done during the academic
semester andor summer. There are several varieties of internships: some are
paid, some are not and some offer credit towards graduation (from Stonybrook
University's Career Center). Internships can be what helps you stand out in
your job interviews after college. Most employers look for a combination of
formal education and experience. Not only are you gaining valuable hands-on
experience, you are also networking and making connections to professionals
in your future career field. CTGR Higher Education encourages students to
explore internship opportunities to supplement their college education.
Online degree programs
Turn your college credits or associate degree into a more powerful four
year degree from Portland State University. Undergraduate degrees
offered: BABS in Social Science, BABS in Arts & Letters and BABS in
Liberal Studies. For more information, call 503-725-4822 or 1-800-547-8887,
ext. 4822. E-mail: onlinepdx.edu.
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