Education

Applicant Information

(Eligible applicants must be Status Members of Sumas First Nation, and have been resident in Canada for 12 consecutive months prior to application)

Marital & Employment Status

Spouse's Information

Dependents

Dependents include a student’s spouse, and children of the student and the student’s spouse. Children are considered dependents if they are living with and financially dependent on the student. Spousal income level may determine which of the dependents listed below are used in calculation of living allowance funding level.

Program Information

(Eligible Programs must have completion of Grade 12 Secondary studies as a requirement for admission, must be at least one academic year in length, and must be delivered at an eligible institution) (Eligible Institutions must be degree, diploma or certificate granting, must be recognized by a Province or Territory, and appear on INAC’s list of eligible institutions)

Education and Training History

Study Plan

Complete using your school's calendar

Projected Completion Plan

Financial Plan

Estimated costs

Signature

By e-signing below you certify that your answers are true and complete to the best of your knowledge

Document Release Form

Declaration of Residency

To Whom it may concern:
As a student assisted by Sumas First Nation, I hereby authorize the above named post-secondary education institution to release all transcripts, attendance records, and other documents indicative of my progress to Sumas First Nation.

Letter of Intent/ Education & Career Goals

(Returning students please state which year of studies you are entering, and when you anticipate graduating from your program)

SUMAS FIRST NATION STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENT

Students and those applying for financial sponsorship must agree to and abide by the following terms and conditions:
i. Accept responsibility to manage the sponsored education funds responsibly, and according to the Sumas First Nation Post-Secondary Education Operating Policy;
ii. Accept responsibility to follow my institution’s regulations and meet the standards required for continuance in my program of studies, including meeting the required Grade Point Average;
iii. Maintain an appropriate course load for the funding rate requested. Full time is 3 or more courses per term at most institutions;
iv. Provide transcripts of my marks to the Education Coordinator at the end of each term;
v. Maintain regular class attendance;
vi. Provide written notice of course or program withdrawal. Withdrawals must be made prior to the fee reimbursement deadline;
vii. Consult with my school’s student or Aboriginal student services and the Sumas Education Coordinator if I am having problems academically, emotionally, physically or financially that are impacting my studies;
viii. Advise the Education Coordinator of: changes in program or school, medical absences, living or financial arrangements (includes income, spousal income, marital status, number of dependents, etc). Failure to report changes that could impact funding level will result in suspension of sponsorship;
ix. Ensure the Education Coordinator has current contact information on file;
x. Disclose and adhere to any Academic or Funding Probation Agreements.

All students continuing their education in either full or part time studies are responsible to renew their application for post-secondary sponsorship and submit the following documents before the application deadline:
a) completed and signed application form;
b) transcript of grades including all courses from the current year or term;
c) a letter stating education and career goals.

Student funding may be terminated and suspensions will automatically be issued for not less than one term and not more than five calendar years for:
a) breach of student responsibilities;
b) academic dishonesty;
c) probation or suspension as determined by the educational institution;
d) harassment, including sexual harassment, or other breaches of the institution’s code of conduct;
e) withdrawal from the program without notifying the Education Coordinator, while continuing to collect funding;
f) violation of the express or implied conditions of the educational policies of Sumas First Nation.

I understand and accept the terms and conditions as presented. I further understand that if I choose not to sign this agreement, I waive my privilege of sponsorship.