Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP)
The Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) provides eligible First Nations students with funding to access education opportunities at the post-secondary level, including university and college entrance preparation programs.
Students must meet all eligibility requirements below:
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First Nation students who are registered Status Indians
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Are affiliated with a BC band OR are on the BC General list
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AND do not have band membership and are thus ineligible to apply for funding through their band *
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Must be a BC resident, who has resided in BC for a minimum of 12 consecutive months
* Please note: we cannot provide funds to students whose bands have fully expensed their funds; BCAAFC funds are exclusively for students without band membership.
A complete application includes:
Applications for PSSSP must be completed and submitted to the Education Coordinator at BCAAFC by 5:00pm on the application deadline. A complete application includes:
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Application Form – completed and signed
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A copy of your Status Card – front and back
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Proof of Acceptance/Enrollment – from the post-secondary institution you will be attending
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Cost of Tuition, Books, and Fees – for each semester that you are applying for PSSSP funding for
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Verification of any Dependents Claimed – (i.e. birth certificates, marriage certificate if applicable)
Successful applicants must submit the following documents as soon as they are made available:
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Proof of Registration – for the upcoming semester
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Official Transcripts – official transcripts from your most recent schooling
