Post Secondary Funding Program

FFWS is currently offering a post secondary funding program on behalf of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Post Secondary Funding Program assists students from various Alberta First Nations whose status is the result of Bill C-31. Alberta residents from Nunavut and the North West Territories with Indian or Inuit Status are also eligible under our Post Secondary Funding Program.

To see if you are eligible, please go through our eligibility criteria to see if you are eligible to apply for sponsorship with our Program. During sponsorship, FFWS supports our students by providing tuition, books, and living allowance.

Prospective Students

Application Deadlines:

Applications Forms must be submitted to FFWS by midnight (Mountain Standard Time) of the application deadline dates.  Be aware incomplete applications will be sent back to the student to be completed and resubmitted by the deadline. FFWS does not accept applications by fax or email.

Late Applications will be waitlisted and may be reviewed if funds become available.

Students Planning to attend the Winter Term only should apply by June 15^th . It is suggested that applicants not wait until the Winter deadline. Applications submitted for the Winter Term will only be reviewed if funds are available.

Currently Sponsored Students  **Important Reminders**

FFWS does not pay for health and dental plans offered by your academic institution. It is your responsibility to opt out of these plans by the deadline set by your school. If you do not opt out you will be responsible for any fees that are incurred.

If you are currently being sponsored by FFWS and want to extend your sponsorship in the spring term (May-June) and/or the Summer Term (July-August), you are expected to submit a new application form for sponsorship by the Intersession deadline – March 15^th. Late applications will not be considered for intersession.

  For the 2009 tax year, FFWS will NOT be required to issue T4A tax receipts for post secondary student grants. You MAY NOT deduct your tuition on your taxes even if you receive a T2202 tax receipt from your school. If you have further questions, please direct them to a tax professional.

If you spend more for mandatory books & supplies for the Winter 2010 academic term than is allocated to you and would like to request a reimbursement, you must submit all of your original receipts for the total amount you spent and a mandatory book list from your school by March 15, 2010. Your funding officer will review your request & you may receive a reimbursement.

 Required Documents Deadlines

Winter Course Registrations – December 15^th of every year.

Despite course registrations were submitted during the application process, you are required to submit an updated course registration to illustrate any changes made and the courses you are still enrolled in.  To accommodate this deadline, faxes will be accepted (780-944-0176).

Transcripts or Statement of Grades – January 20^th of every year.

FFWS does not require an official transcript at this time. Transcripts/statement of grades will only be accepted if your name and/or student ID number is printed on them by your institution. To accommodate this deadline, faxes will be accepted (780-944-0176).

Failure to submit documents by the deadline will result in a delay to your next month's deposit of up to one month. If you are unable to submit required documentation by the deadline, contact your funding officer immediately so alternate arrangements can be made.

Please Note **January Deposit**