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 (are not currently receiving band funding and have not received band funding in the past)
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Must be a BC resident, who has resided in BC for a minimum of 12 consecutive months
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
